Healthy and Hearty: Top Chef Salad Recipes for Every Taste

Turkey And Monterey Jack Cheese!

Serves 4

• 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 large head Boston lettuce
• 1 pound sliced roasted turkey breast, torn into pieces
• 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
• 1 cup alfalfa sprouts or pea shoots
• 6 radishes, halved and thinly sliced
• 4 carrots, cut into matchsticks
• 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips (1 cup)

          Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream, vinegar, and honey; season with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
2. Divide lettuce among four serving plates; top with turkey, avocado, sprouts, radishes, carrots, and cheese. Drizzle with dressing, and serve.

Buttermilk Chicken Caesar Salad!

Serves 4

• 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, pressed through a garlic press
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• coarse salt and ground pepper
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
• 2 slices multigrain bread
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 2 medium heads (1 1/2 pounds total) romaine lettuce, cut into pieces
• 1/2 small head radicchio, thinly sliced

        Directions

1. Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag; reserving 1/2 cup for salad, add buttermilk mixture. Refrigerate chicken at least 15 minutes and up to 1 day.
3. Meanwhile, make croutons: Place bread on prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Broil until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes per side; cut into 1-inch pieces (and reserve baking sheet).
4. Transfer chicken to baking sheet; discard marinade. Broil until opaque throughout, 14 to 16 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes; thinly slice crosswise. In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise and reserved buttermilk mixture. Add romaine, radicchio, chicken, and croutons; toss to combine. Serve immediately.