Topping whole-grain flatbreads with the ingredients for a Greek-style chicken salad creates a complete meal, full of rich, good-for-you flavor.
Seasonality: Spring
Charred Greens & Chicken Caesar
Any head of crisp lettuce can be lightly grilled—try butter lettuce, Belgian endive, even small heads of cabbage (slice into thick slabs). The grill imparts a smokiness and savory browning that adds a new dimension—and new definition—to salads.
Country Thai Chicken & Quinoa Salad
This is an adaptation of Brian & Ly’s Epic Quinoa Salad, developed for the Roots for the Home Team™ project in Minneapolis-St. Paul. The creators of the original salad are interns at a local kids’ gardening program.
Calypso Chicken Salad
Just Bare Just 5 Cooking Challenge finalist Kadija B. of Deerfield Beach, FL. paired luscious pineapple with the creaminess of rich avocado in this refreshing Caribbean-inspired dish.
Pesto Chicken Spirals
These basil-infused chicken slices are the perfect outdoor snack! Take the plunge and dip them into the creamy pesto and lemon-spiked mayo.
Herbed Chicken Cutlet Saute
Use a super hot skillet and don’t over crowd the pan, so the chicken gets beautifully browned. Then make the sauce in the same pan—efficiency at its finest!
Chicken Artichoke Salad with Roasted Potatoes
Baby artichokes are really fully grown, just smaller when ready to be harvested. They are a great source of vitamin C, folate, fiber, and minerals—in addition to being beautiful and a seasonal treat. Try to find dandelion greens, too, as they have a fleeting season.
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Nectarine-Red Onion Relish
If you’d like, grill halved nectarines and thick slices of red onion, then chop and toss with honey and vinegar to serve alongside the juicy grilled chicken.