Apple-and-Mango Salad with Grilled Chicken

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 10 mins to 12 mins

Ingredients

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped chives or minced green onions
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Pinch of ground red pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.)
Vegetable cooking spray
8 cups mixed salad greens (12 oz.)
1 large mango (1 lb.), peeled and sliced
2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Sesame flatbread, if desired

Directions

1. Make Ginger-Vinaigrette: Combine vinegar, chives, ginger, salt, and pepper in shallow bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Makes 1/4 cup.

2. Combine salt, pepper, cumin, and red pepper in cup. Sprinkle over both sides of chicken. Lightly coat heavy grill pan or cast-iron skillet with vegetable cooking spray. Heat 1 to 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side, until cooked through. Transfer to cutting board.

3. Toss greens, mango, and apple slices with 3 tablespoons dressing. Arrange salad on 4 individual dinner plates. Slice chicken and divide evenly over greens; drizzle remaining dressing over chicken. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds over each salad. Serve with sesame flatbread, if desired. Makes 4 servings.