Radicchio Salad with Chicken in Kiwi Vinaigrette

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Radicchio Salad with Chicken in Kiwi Vinaigrette

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A quick, light and tasty salad with leftover pan-seared chicken breast (turkey could be used instead here), antioxidant-rich radicchio, kiwifruit, cherry tomatoes, physalis (aka cape gooseberry) tossed with a fresh, fruity and delicious kiwi vinaigrette dressing. So If you feel stuffed and want a a healthy and soothing meal after holiday feasts, this salad might be what you need.

Kiwi Vinaigrette	Salad
2 Kiwi fruits, peeled and coarsely chopped 3 tbsp Orange juice 2 tbsp Canola oil 1 tbsp White wine vinegar 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp Honey Salt and pepper to taste	200 g Leftover pan-seared chicken breast 1/2 head Radicchio, coarsely chopped 2 Kiwi, peeled and cut into wedges 1/2 Yellow onion, sliced 5 Cherry tomatoes, cut in half 10 Physalis fruit, cut in half

To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth, about 5 to 10 seconds. Pour into a serving container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Coarsely chop the radicchio leaves. Arrange the radicchio and onions on a large serving platter. Top with chicken, kiwi,tomato,and physalis halves. Serve with kiwi vinaigrette.

104 comments:

Unknown 3/1/12 07:23: Wow what a colorful dish..looks very tempting
Rosa's Yummy Yums 3/1/12 08:02: A fabulous salad! This vinaigrette is awesome.

Happy new Year!

Cheers,

Rosa
Julie 3/1/12 09:13: Radiccho is one of my fav vegetables. I actually fry mine-up with a little garlic, pine-nuts and red onion and lemon. I like combination, and I'll put this on my list to do!
Flavia Galasso 3/1/12 09:16: The Kiwi Vinaigrette is really interesting.... I wish you a wonderful happy new year, xoxoxoxo, Flavia
What's Baking?? 3/1/12 09:35: Very nice color..never thought of using Kiwis in vege salad..looks great.
kitchen flavours 3/1/12 09:38: A delicious looking plate of salad! The Kiwi Vinaigrette looks so good! Beautiful salad, Angie!
ann low 3/1/12 11:18: Happy 2012 Angie :)
I really need to have this healthy salad after the holidays!
Sprigs of Rosemary 3/1/12 12:22: A work of art, Angie! Have to admit, never would of thought of kiwi for a salad dressing but it certainly makes sense -- and it looks great!
OohLookBel 3/1/12 12:52: The colours in this salad are just fantastic, and very appetising. I could certainly do with such a light tasty dish right now ;)
Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen 3/1/12 12:57: How healthy and delicious, plus it's gorgeous. I've never made a kiwi vinaigrette, but that is about to change. Thanks Angie for another way to enjoy good health and great food at the same time.
Sam
Riceandcoconut 3/1/12 13:31: What a healthy salad,sound really yummy with kiwi vinaigrette !!
Ridwan
JasmyneTea 3/1/12 13:50: I find the idea of a kiwi viniagrette intriguing, I must try it out! Great recipe :)
Joanne 3/1/12 14:06: I've never seen a kiwi vinaigrette before but they're one of my favorite fruits! need to try.

what a colorful, refreshing dish!
Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook 3/1/12 14:14: Kiwi in a vinaigrette, super idea. Delicious with the bite of the radicchio. Such a petty looking salad.
Happy New Year!
Jocie's Mom 3/1/12 14:49: I need one of these for a detox! Too much holiday food....ugh.

Looks beautiful! Happy New Year!
chow and chatter 3/1/12 14:52: simply beautiful and of course tasty
Cinnamon and Thyme 3/1/12 14:56: Kiwi Vinaigrette? Interesting :). Looks great!
Belinda @zomppa 3/1/12 15:01: A great way to kick off a healthy 2012!
Unknown 3/1/12 15:05: The vinaigrette recipe is great.
FOODESSA 3/1/12 15:07: Coincidance...kiwis are in my fruit basket this week. A vinaigrette created this way would be a perfect complement to any salad. Thanks for the inspiration Angie.

Here's wishing you many more inspired and creative moments to share with us in the newest year ;o)

Ciao for now,
Claudia
Ana Regalado 3/1/12 15:12: The salad looks really good ! Love the contrasting color . The kiwi vinaigrette's really interesting :) Great photos & presentation as always ;)
Eva kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com 3/1/12 15:12: Happy New Year!
The colours in this salad are spectacular, Angie. I really don't love Radicchio so I'd probably use a smaller portion (so that I could still get the splash of colour) with some other lettuce, like Boston Bibb (Butter Lettuce).
Claudia 3/1/12 15:26: The kiwi vinaigrette has me smitten. Yes, I feel stuffed and yes - this is the antidote. Lovely.
motherrimmy 3/1/12 15:29: I've never seen Physalis fruit. Time to do a google search and see what it is. I love the slightly bitter taste of Radicchio. Very colorful salad!
Heather @ girlichef.com 3/1/12 15:53: This is a stunning salad, Angie. I could really go for it right now. I'm actually feeling the need to eat lighter and healthier after all of the heavy holiday food. Delish!
Culinary Collage 3/1/12 16:08: Your salad looks beautiful and what a great way to start off the New Year with a fresh healthy salad.
Lyndsey@TheTinySkillet 3/1/12 16:18: Love the colors of this salad! Looks as tasty as it is healthy. I have never had kiwi vinaigrette before. Yum!
Anonymous 3/1/12 16:45: Wow, I haven't seen a vinaigrette that has had me this excited in a long time! It looks lovely and that color is so vibrant it makes me happy! Great idea to use the leftover chicken too.
Magic of Spice 3/1/12 16:49: I absolutely love this vinaigrette...gorgeous salad!
Happy 2012 :)
Sutapa 3/1/12 16:51: A great healthy tasty and colorful salad to start a new year!
Wish you and all your loved ones A Very Happy New Year 2012!:)
lena 3/1/12 16:52: Happy new year to you, angie!! it's been great knowing you here and and may 2012 be a better year for all of us! i'm just so attracted to your kiwi vinaigrette here!
Linda @ Life and Linda 3/1/12 17:09: This salad looks wonderful and the dressing...Yumm! I can't wait to start using some of these amazing recipes. I am your newest follower. Happy New Year! Linda
Aarthi 3/1/12 17:38: Delicious..Yummy one to try it asap

Aarthi
http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/
Heidi @ Food Doodles 3/1/12 17:39: I love how colorful and healthy this looks! And that dressing looks delicious!! What a great idea :)
Crunchy Creamy Sweet 3/1/12 18:21: I am blown away with this idea for a salad! If I only knew where to get Physalis.. Great recipe, Angie! Hugs!
Chandani Shrestha 3/1/12 19:05: This salad makes me feel like I am in middle of summer. Love that color and vinaigrette.
Tricia @ saving room for dessert 3/1/12 21:04: That is a beautiful salad. The colors are fantastic. I love the idea of the kiwi vinaigrette - must give it a try! Happy New Year - may you have tons of fun in 2012!~
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 3/1/12 22:27: What a great way to start the New Year with healthy salads. I love the sound of the kiwi dressing - so refreshing.
Gloria Baker 3/1/12 23:40: aaah ANgie love the salads you made always look amazing and tempting:)
Anh 3/1/12 23:54: I love the color of the dressing! So vibrant!
Reeni 4/1/12 00:42: You make the best healthy food Angie! So beautiful and inviting, not to mention delicious!
Jo 4/1/12 01:31: Happy new year Angie! You sure are kick starting it with a colourful salad. Does that mean more healthy cooking/baking is in store?
Lorraine 4/1/12 02:00: Beautiful and flavorful looking dish:)
Anonymous 4/1/12 02:06: Oh my, that vinaigrette sounds out of this world amazing. I love and I mean LOVE kiwis. Mmmm!
Elisabeth 4/1/12 02:47: Such an unusual and creative kiwi vinaigrette, Angie. Love the colorful salad, and the addition of the chicken in it. This would be a perfect addition to my Weight Watchers diet.
Thanks for sharing:D
Mary Bergfeld 4/1/12 03:13: I love the color and the flavors of this dish. I also love that it is healthy and figure friendly. I hope you enjoyed the holiday and that 2012 brings only good things your way. Blessings...Mary
Elin 4/1/12 03:52: Angie..Happy New Year to you....love the kiwi vinaigrette. Thanks for sharing....I was looking for a fruit vinaigrette...boy, glad that you shared it here :)
Treat and Trick 4/1/12 05:41: So colorful and healthy salad! May this new year bring more joy and happiness to you!
Sara 4/1/12 05:56: This salad looks so delicious! I don't think I've ever had kiwi in a salad but it sounds terrific - yum!
Jeannie 4/1/12 06:21: I love the colorful salad but I love the vinaigrette even more! Sounds so yummy!
Priya Suresh 4/1/12 12:49: Super creative dressing,catchy and colourful salad..
Anonymous 4/1/12 13:22: Angie you remain such an inspiration with your wonderful recipes - I would never have thought to make a dressing using kiwi fruit - absolutely genious!
:-) Mandy
Unknown 4/1/12 16:00: Love the kiwi dressing! All the colors in your salad are beautiful and fresh looking- healthy eating for the new year! Thanks for your recipe and inspiration.
Lauren 4/1/12 20:46: Angie this is lovely, what a great way to kickstart healthy new year eating! The kiwi vinaigrette looks delicious as well, so creative!
Geni 4/1/12 22:25: I'm afraid I would eat the kiwi vinaigrette with my fingers before it ever made it to the salad. This salad looks out of this world beautiful and delicious! What a lovely lunch this would make for a party like a Wedding Shower or such. I really need to bookmark this one and whip it out for my next bookclub. They will be so impressed with me!
Kathy 4/1/12 22:49: What a great looking salad and, the dressing is absolutely gorgeous! I will have to try this soon...just what I need after all those high fat foods we've been eating. Happy New Year!!
Katerina 4/1/12 23:19: I have never tried making vinaigrette out of kiwi, this is an excellent idea and the salad looks very refreshing!
Rosita Vargas 4/1/12 23:43: Querida Angie amo esta ensalada saludable y exquisita,abrazos y buen año.
Jenny (VintageSugarcube) 5/1/12 06:38: Looks like the PERRRRRFECT New Years salad. Sooo refreshing. Wishing you a blessed 2012!
Gerry @Foodness Gracious 5/1/12 07:59: I haven't used physalis in a long time so nice to see them in this amazing salad! Thanks for stopping by FG Angie and have a great new year!
TasteHongKong 5/1/12 15:02: Who say a healthy dish can't be both appetizing and inviting.
Wish you a healthy, happy year of 2012 : )!
Gina 5/1/12 19:12: Happy New Years Angie. What a healthy, colorful and I'm sure delicious salad. I'm going to be eating more things like this, not a resolution, just because I like them. Wishing you the best.
-Gina-
Asmita 5/1/12 19:38: Hi Angie,
The salad looks wonderful! I have no excuses not to make a salad now. Gorgeous colors and beautiful presentation!!!
Velva 5/1/12 22:46: A good fresh salad dressing always rocks....Love it. I often blend radicchio with other lettuce greens because of its natural peppery taste, but you took care of that with the kiwi dressing. Nice.

Happy New Year!

Velva
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks 6/1/12 00:32: Kiwi vinegarette is so unique! The salad is very colorful and tasty looking!
Beth 6/1/12 00:43: What a beautiful way to start the year!
tigerfish 6/1/12 01:02: Strangely I have never tried radicchio though I see it often during grocery shopping. Time to try!
Anonymous 6/1/12 06:46: Wow - YUM! I actually said YUM out loud when I saw the picture....that really looks delicious! Thanks for sharing and can you please send some to me?!
vianney 6/1/12 06:55: The Kiwi Vinaigrette is wonderful. A wonderful salad loaded with flavor and color!!
Barbara 6/1/12 14:03: Got to be one of the most colorful salads I've ever seen....and SUCH an interesting vinaigrette, Angie. Will love trying this.
lisa is cooking 6/1/12 15:08: This is a great salad for lighter January meals. The kiwi vinaigrette sounds fantastic! Can't wait to try it.
Faith 6/1/12 15:22: I love the stunning colors in this gorgeous salad -- sounds like a great combo of flavors too!
fimere 6/1/12 17:33: délicieux et original avec le kiwi, j'adore
bonne soirée
Koko 6/1/12 18:24: LOVE the idea of a kiwi vinaigrette! Delicious!
jasna varcakovic 6/1/12 23:48: Very colourful dish...
Happy New year Angie!
Terra 7/1/12 00:07: What a gorgeous mix of flavors, I love the idea of enjoying a dressing with kiwi! Just beautiful! Hugs, Terra
Amy 7/1/12 00:09: What a creative dressing and use of kiwi!
peachkins 7/1/12 01:19: I love that Kiwi Vinaigrette!
wok with ray 7/1/12 03:36: I'm sure the dressing is very flavorful with the crunchiness of radicchio. Looks delicious! Have a great weekend, Angie!

~ ray ~
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness 7/1/12 05:18: This looks wonderful. Eye appealing plus sounds delicious.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com 7/1/12 06:55: Perfect salad for 2012!! So colorful :)

Happy New Year, Angie :)
Katherine Martinelli 7/1/12 09:37: Wow, I've never had a kiwi vinaigrette but it sounds absolutely delicious! Gorgeous photos too. And I love radicchio!
Anonymous 8/1/12 19:17: This is a new recipe that I want to make into an old recipe. It looks so pretty and has good ingredients to make such a flavorful dish.
Anonymous 9/1/12 16:12: That kiwi dressing is the bomb!
Catherine 9/1/12 20:35: Dear Angie, This is something I would very much enjoy a big! bowl of. Blessings from your friend, Catherine xo
EA-The Spicy RD 10/1/12 07:17: Lovely flavors and colors here, especially with the addition of raddichio. The kiwi dressing sounds fabulous too!
Lauren 11/1/12 12:30: I love the color and the use of kiwi and raddichio 2 types of produce i feel don't get their due.
nancy at good food matters 11/1/12 21:02: I've made countless fruit-based vinaigrettes, but never with kiwi! Wonderful idea, and such a complementary color to the radicchio. Lovely work.
Ashlea Taylor 16/1/12 21:18: I have never experimented with kiwi in a vinaigrette either. This looks so refreshing!!
masti 18/1/12 11:03: I like this recipe a lot, it is one of my favourites. I`ve tried it yesterday and it was very good, my husband just loves it, thanks a lot for sharing.
Mary 19/1/12 21:27: Oh my GOODNESS! That kiwi vinaigrette sounds fantastic! I've just printed this to try soon. Wow, what an awesome combination.
Sarah 21/1/12 18:22: Again a very creative combination. I just made your radicchio-gorgonzola-salad with the orange vinaigrette and really liked it. Just as I like you whole site!
our kitchen 29/1/12 21:26: this looks so yummy and healthy...would love to try it one day..thanks for sharing!
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