Roasted Carrot and Chicken Salad with Pistachios
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Roasting is a great way to bring out any vegetable's natural
sweetness. In this colorful salad, tender chunks of carrot are the perfect counterpoint to the
lingering, nutty flavor of crunchy pistachios.
Calorie: 310, Proteins: 23 g, Total Fat: 10 g, Fiber: 5 g.
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Coat an 11" x 9" baking pan and a
rimmed baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
Place the carrots in the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with the sugar,
1 teaspoon of the olive oil, and 1/8 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Toss to coat well.
Roast, stirring several times, for minutes, until the carrots are tender and lightly golden at
the edges.
About 5 minutes before the carrots are done, place the chicken in a
mound on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the oil, and sprinkle with 2
tablespoons of the chives, and 1/8 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Toss to mix. Arrange
in a single layer. Roast, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes, until cooked through. Remove
carrots and chicken from the oven and let cool a few minutes.
Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, mix the vinegar, shallot, and the remaining
oil, 2 tablespoons chives, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Let stand 5 minutes or more
to blend the flavors.
To finish the salad, add the arugula, watercress, and grapes to the
dressing and toss to mix well.
Spread out on a platter. Top with the carrots, the chicken and any
juices, and sprinkle with the pistachios.
Serve warm.