Looking for something healthy to eat during the game? This Grilled Chicken and Pomegranate Salad is a healthy, yet hearty, salad flavored with the sweet-tart flavor of pomegranate.
This recipe is another in a series from extravaGONZO, featuring its crisp, pure-tasting Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
You can learn more about the company and shop for Gourmet Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars here. —Editor
Fresh Gorgonzola or goat cheese also work nicely in this salad. Place a few fresh figs and place around the platter for added color. Lastly, you can also add just a drizzle of our Dark Balsamic for more depth and sweetness!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salad greens
- 1-1/2 pounds thinly sliced chicken breast
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 4 tablespoons extravaGONZO Meyer Lemon Oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic sea salt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- 1 Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds of a freshly sliced pomegranate. Set aside.
- 2 Drizzle the chicken breasts with one tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon of garlic sea salt. Grill over medium fire until completely cooked. About five minutes each side. Slice into strips.
- 3 Toss together sliced grilled chicken, pomegranate seeds, almonds, remaining garlic sea salt and Meyer Lemon oil. Place over a bed of fresh greens. Sprinkle with goat cheese and add salt and pepper to taste.
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