Tossed Green Salad With Chicken and Raspberry Chipotle Vinaigret

Ingredients

For Salad

• 1 (10 ounce) bag mixed salad greens (8 cups)
• 1 cup cherry tomato or grape tomato
• 1/2 medium bell pepper, cut in thin strips
• 1/2 cup red onion, slices separated into rings
• 1/2 cup sliced carrot
• 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
• 8 ounces cooked boneless chicken breasts, cut in thin strips
• black pepper, 5 to 8 twists peppercorn grinder

For Raspberry Chipotle Vinaigrette (use 1/4 cup)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup small diced onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
• 2 pints fresh raspberries, rinsed
• 1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Mix salad greens and vegetables in large bowl.

2. 2

   Just before serving, drizzle with Raspberry Chipotle Vinaigrette; toss to coat.

3. 3

   Arrange chicken strips on top of salad. Twist black peppercorn grinder over salad.

4. 4

   To prepare Raspberry Chipotle Vinaigrette, In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft and slightly caramelized, 4 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 1 minute.

7. 7

   Add the chipotles and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute.

8. 8

   Add the raspberries and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and stir to deglaze the pan. Add the sugar and salt, and bring to a boil.

9. 9

   Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until thickened and reduced by half, 8 to 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove from the heat and cool before using as a salad dressing.

11. 11

    Tips for other uses:.

12. 12

    For a clear glaze, strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.

13. 13

    Serving Suggestions:.

14. 14

    Use as a barbecue sauce, glaze, or basting sauce for poultry, shrimp, and meats. Pour over a block of cream cheese and serve as a dip with club crackers. Use as a sauce for meatballs or cocktail sausages for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Great in wraps.