Warm Roasted Root Vegetable And Chicken Salad Food

WARM ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE AND CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, shallots and the entire envelope of Ranch seasoning. Drizzle with 1/3 cup on the vegetable oil. Mix well with hands, making sure all ingredients are coated with oil and seasoning. Transfer to a rimmed, non-stick baking sheet, spreading vegetable out to make one layer.
• 2. Roast for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender and golden brown.
• 3. Meanwhile, in a 10" non-stick skillet, over medium high heat, saute the chicken breast chunks in the remaining oil for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and pieces are browned around the edges.
• 4. To serve: Place the baby spinach in a LARGE bowl. Add the roasted vegetables and the sauteed chicken. Drizzle with the 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and toss gently to combine. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine the onions, carrots and parsnips. Add the oil, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper; toss to coat evenly. Scatter the vegetables on a large nonstick rimmed baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Turn the vegetables over and roast until tender and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Set the vegetables aside.
• In a salad bowl, combine the arugula, pear slices and roasted vegetables. Add the Apple Cider Vinaigrette and toss until coated. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts and serve.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in the oil.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, radicchio, endive, and chicken. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat.

WARM ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Cut the peppers and discard the seeds.
• Halve the eggplants lengthwise and cut each into thick slices.
• Slice the onions into thin rounds.
• Place the laved peppers, eggplants and onions in a large roasting tin.
• Add olive oil, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper and combine well.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pepper skins are beginning to blacken.
• Meanwhile, quarter the plum tomatoes.
• Add the plum tomatoes and the goat cheese.
• Toss the vegetables and return to the oven for 10-15 minutes more.
• Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon to a serving platter and keep warm.
• Drain any remaining juices into a saucepan and add the balsamic vinegar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute.
• Cool slightly and add the basil.
• Place roasted vegetables on warm plates and spoon warm dressing over.
• Garnish with thyme sprigs.

ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Combine all the vegetables with the olive oil, toss gently to coat. Bake at 450 for 20 minutes, turning occasionally; cool.
• Prepare grill.
• Sprinkle chicken with dried basil and oregano; cook chicken 4 minutes on each side or until chicken is doen. Cool; cut into 1/4 inch wide strips.
• Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette, with a whisk.
• Combine the roasted vegetables, chicken, vinaigrette, pasta, fresh basil, tomatoes and feta in a large bowl; toss gently to coat.