Colors Of Life Salad

They do say that the more color a meal has the healthier it is. This salad tastes every bit as good as it looks. Be sure to pick peppers of a deep rich red. This is a wonderful summer meal.

Steps

For the balsamic vinaigrette:.

Place the shallots and vinegar in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

Continue whisking and slowly add the olive oil.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

For the grilled chicken:.

Spray the grill grate with nonstick cooking spray and then preheat the grill to medium-high.

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

Grill the chicken on both sides until it is cooked through , about 4 to 6 minutes per side depending on the thickness.

Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board and let cool.

For the green salad:.

Slice the chicken breasts into strips and place them in a mixing bowl.

Add the black olives , red bell pepper and half of the balsamic vinaigrette.

Place the lettuce in a separate salad bowl and toss it with the remaining vinaigrette.

Arrange the chicken , black olive and red bell pepper mixture on top and serve.

Ingredients

shallot, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts, nonstick cooking spray, green leaf lettuce, black olives, red bell pepper