Chicken Green Bean Corn And Farro Salad With Goat Cheese Food

CORN AND FARRO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
• Drizzle the corn with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Add the corn to the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until the corn starts to char, 6 to 8 minutes. Set the corn aside to cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil with the capers, chopped parsley, vinegar and mustard. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the farro, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives and cucumber and toss to coat with the dressing. Cut the corn kernels from the cob. Fold the corn and avocado into the farro mixture. Sprinkle with the parsley leaves. Serve immediately, or chill until ready to serve.

CORN SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Soak 1 small sliced shallot in ice water. Whisk 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Add the kernels from 4 ears of corn and season with salt; toss and let sit, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain the shallot and pat dry, then add to the corn along with 2 cups baby arugula and 1/4 cup sliced basil; toss. Season with salt and pepper and top with crumbled goat cheese.

GREEN BEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, basil, 1 tablespoon of oil, sugar and salt; set aside. In a nonstick skillet, saute chicken in remaining oil over medium heat until juices run clear. Add to vinaigrette and toss to coat., Place green beans in a steamer basket in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add to chicken mixture. Add tomatoes and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Toss before serving.

CHICKEN, GREEN BEAN AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange chicken breasts in single layer in jelly roll pans or baking pans. Brush both sides with soy sauce and olive oil. Sprinkle both sides with pepper. Arrange skin side up. Roast until just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly. Skin and bone chicken; reserve drippings in pans. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Return to pans and turn to coat with drippings. Cool. Transfer chicken meat and drippings to large bowl. Set aside.
• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Refresh with cold water. Drain well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover chicken and beans separately and refrigerate.)
• Combine mustard and vinegar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add shallots and 2 tablespoons thyme. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store dressing at room temperature.)
• Add beans, dressing and walnuts to chicken and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Line platter with kale. Top with salad. Sprinkle with cheese and additional thyme and serve.

GREEN BEAN CHEDDAR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside. Melt the butter in a skillet, and saute the chicken breasts 10 to 12 minutes on each side, until the exterior is golden, the meat is no longer pink, and the juices run clear.
• Place the green beans in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, or until tender.
• Preheat the oven broiler. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Arrange the beans in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with the chicken, and cover evenly with the soup. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bacon, and top with Cheddar cheese.
• Broil 10 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.