Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 T. olive oil
- 2 T. soy sauce
- 2 tsp. herbs de provence
- Freshly ground mixed peppercorns to taste
- 2 large chicken breasts, bones and excess fat removed
Vegetables:
- 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 3 to 4 medium beets, scrubbed and trimmed
- olive oil
Salad:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens, such as mesclun and spinach
- 1/4 cup whole fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 1/3 cup walnut pieces
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 T. olive oil
Preparation
To prepare the chicken, whisk together first five ingredients and pour over chicken breasts in a shallow glass pan.
Cover tightly and marinade for a minimum of two hours or up to 24 hours. Cook over a medium-high grill until juices run clear. Let cool for 15 minutes, then slice into ¼-inch thick slices.
To prepare the vegetables, slice beets crosswise in 1-inch thick slices. Brush beet slices and asparagus with olive oil and grill over medium heat until tender. When beets are cool, chop into 1-inch pieces. Keep at room temperature until assembling salad.
To assemble the salad, place greens, basil, gorgonzola and walnuts in a large bowl. Whisk together balsamic vinegar and olive oil; drizzle over greens mixture and toss to coat. Place desired serving sizes of greens mixture onto individual serving plates. Top with asparagus spears and chopped beets; arrange chicken slices on top.
