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Italian Grilled Chicken and Bread Salad




Source of Recipe


Sandra






Recipe Introduction


This hearty adaptation of a traditional Italian bread salad used a dressing made creamy with soft tofu. The tofu not only enhances the texture of the dressing, but is nutrient-dense as well.
Makes 4 servings. 1 serving = 5 WW Points





List of Ingredients



• 1 lb. uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4-oz. pieces
  
• 4 slices white bread, crusty or Italian bread
  
• 2 sprays olive oil cooking spray
  
• 1/2 tsp table salt
  
• 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
  
• 4 medium tomatoes, very ripe, chopped
  
• 2 C arugula, washed and trimmed
  
• 1/2 C soft tofu
  
• 2 tsp olive oil, extra virgin
  
• 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  
• 1 large garlic clove, chopped
  
• 1/2 C basil, chopped
  
• 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
  






Instructions



1. Prepare coals for grill.
   
2. Spray chicken breasts and bread with olive oil cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
   
3. Grill chicken on both sides until done, about 6 minutes per side. Grill bread on both sides until nicely toasted. Set chicken and bread aside to cool.
   
4. In large bowl, toss together tomatoes and arugula.
   
5. To make dressing, blend tofu, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, basil and salt in a blender until smooth.
   
6. Add dressing to tomatoes and arugula and toss.
   
7. Cut bread into cubes and toss with tomato salad. Season to taste with pepper.
   
8. Slice chicken breasts into long, thin pieces. Divide salad among 4 plates and top each with sliced chicken.