Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken and Fresh Vegetable Salad

Per serving

782.6kcal
55.7гProteins
26.6гFats
85.5гCarbs

This is a copycat recipe for Cracker Barrel's Grilled Chicken n’ Fresh Vegetable Salad (Grilled Chicken Tenderloins over fresh greens and vegetables. Comes with two traditional deviled eggs and Country Pepper Vinaigrette dressing).

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • Chicken
  • chicken tenderloins, trimmed of any fat1 1⁄4 lbs
  • extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon
  • kosher salt

    to taste

  • freshly cracked black pepper

    to taste

  • Salad
  • spring greens12 cups
  • large vine ripe tomatoes, thickly sliced2
  • grape tomatoes1 pint
  • Country Vinaigrette
  • apple cider vinegar1⁄3 cup
  • red wine vinegar1⁄3 cup
  • balsamic vinegar1⁄3 cup
  • fresh orange juice3 tablespoons
  • Dijon mustard2 tablespoons
  • tablespoon honey1
  • garlic cloves, finely minced2
  • shallot, finely diced1
  • teaspoon kosher salt1⁄2
  • teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1⁄4
  • teaspoon celery seed1⁄8
  • tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3
  • Cucumber and Onion Salad
  • cup apple cider vinegar1⁄3
  • large English cucumbers, thickly sliced2
  • sweet onion, thickly sliced (Vidalia, Walla Walla, or Maui)1
  • Corn Relish
  • ears sweet corn, cut off cob or (10 ounce) packages frozen corn, thawed2
  • (4 ounce) jar pimientos, drained1
  • cup chow chow relish1
  • cup apple cider vinegar1⁄4
  • tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley3
  • teaspoon garlic salt1
  • teaspoon black pepper1
  • Deviled Eggs
  • large eggs8
  • tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise4
  • tablespoon Dijon mustard1⁄2
  • tablespoon fresh lemon juice1
  • teaspoon kosher salt1⁄8
  • teaspoon pepper1⁄8
  • teaspoon paprika1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    In bowl, stir together corn relish ingredients and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least three hours to marry flavors.

  2. 2

    Whisk together all of the vinegars, orange juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, onion, salt and black pepper in a large bowl; Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In bowl, toss cucumbers and onions with 1/2 cup of the country vinaigrette. Chill for at least one hour.

  4. 4

    In a saucepan, place eggs, and add cold water to cover. Bring eggs to a rolling boil; immediately cover and remove from heat. Let eggs stand, covered, for 17 minutes.

  5. 5

    Drain, and place eggs in ice water for 10 minutes before peeling or cool running under continuously running cold water. Peel eggs, pat dry, and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks, and place in medium bowl, mashing with a fork to a fine crumble.

  6. 6

    Add mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper to yolks and mix vigorously until well combined. Pipe or spoon filling into halves. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika. Chill until ready to serve.

  7. 7

    Season chicken tenderloins with kosher salt and black pepper. Spray nonstick skillet with nonstick spray, add olive oil and heat to medium high. Add seasoned chicken and sear until done turning once (6-8 minutes).

  8. 8

    When ready to serve, divide prepared salad into 4 large salad plates. Spoon onto each serving plate the following: 1/2 cup cucumber and onion salad, 1/3 cup corn relish, 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, 2 thick slices of vine ripe tomatoes and 2 deviled eggs. Top with hot seared chicken, and serve immediately.

Source: food.com
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