Grilled Chicken Gourmet-Style Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, bite-size pieces
• 1 head romaine lettuce, bite-size pieces
• 3-4 slices thick-sliced bacon, crumbled
• 8-12 radishes, thinly sliced (or use fresh carrots)
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 dash sea salt
• 1/2 loaf French bread, sliced and cubed (toasted)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• garlic salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 chicken breast halves, cubed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, sliced in rings
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare and toss lettuces in large serving bowl; set aside.

2. 2

   Fry bacon; set aside to cool; then crumble.

3. 3

   Slice radishes very thin, marinate with vinegar and sea salt; stir and set aside.

4. 4

   While bacon is frying, slice and cube bread, then toast until golden brown; drizzle with melted butter; sprinkle with garlic salt; set aside.

5. 5

   When bacon is done, pour off grease, add olive oil and sauté chicken breast cubes; stirring frequently. When browned, remove from pan and set aside to cool.

6. 6

   Add butter to pan, when melted add onion rings and brown until ALMOST crispy.

7. 7

   While onions are working, mix mayo and barbecue sauce in a small bowl. Pour over chicken cubes, mixing well.

8. 8

   Add bacon, radishes, bread cubes, chicken, onions and pine nuts to lettuce in large bowl; toss well.

9. 9

   Serve with home-made berry compote and fudgy brownies!

10. 10

    Option #1: Try carrots or do half-n-half radishes & carrots for lovely color.

11. 11

    Option #2: Use a different "sauce" to marinate the radishes (soy, red wine or balsamic vinegars, etc.).

12. 12

    Option #3: Let each diner add each ingredient at the table.

13. 13

    Option #4: Include spinach or fresh Swiss chard with the greens.