Grilled Chicken on Greens with Creamy Harissa Dressing

Yield

Makes 4 dinner salads

Ingredients

• 1 pound boned, skinned chicken breast halves (about 2 halves; see Notes)
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded fresh lemon zest
• About 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (pimentón; see Notes)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 medium red onion, peeled, halved crosswise, and thinly sliced into half-moons
• 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• About 1 tsp. harissa sauce or paste (see Notes)
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint, plus more for garnish
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 8 cups loosely packed mixed baby greens
• 1 cup 2-in.-long carrot matchsticks (1 medium carrot)
• 1/2 red bell pepper, very thinly sliced lengthwise into strips
• 1/4 cup quartered, pitted kalamata olives

Preparation

1. Put chicken breast halves between pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or the back of a small, heavy saucepan until 1/4 in. thick. Whisk lemon zest, olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, the smoked paprika, and cumin together in a small bowl. Put chicken breasts in a large, wide bowl and add marinade, rubbing all over chicken to coat. Cover and chill at least 3 hours and up to overnight. Allow chicken to come to room temperature before grilling. Meanwhile, rinse onion and dry it with paper towels.

2. Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium heat (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 4 to 5 seconds). Lay chicken on well-oiled grate and cook, turning once, until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate or cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, harissa, 1 tbsp. mint, remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper, and the lemon juice together in a small bowl. Slice chicken on the diagonal across the grain into 1/4-in.-thick strips.

4. In a large bowl, toss together greens, carrot, bell pepper, onion, and olives with 1/2 cup dressing until just coated.

5. Divide salad among 4 plates and top with chicken. Drizzle remaining dressing over salads, dividing evenly, and garnish with remaining mint.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

274 (27% from fat)

Protein:

32g

Fat:

8.1g (sat 1.7)

Carbohydrate:

17g

Fiber:

3.9g

Sodium:

739mg

Cholesterol:

69mg