Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes 6 servings
Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped shallot
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch black pepper
Salad:
4 cups (4 small heads) Belgian endive leaves
4 cups watercress leaves
2 cups shredded poached or roasted chicken breast
1 cup pitted California Dried Plums
1/2 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
To make vinaigrette, in bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper. To make salad, in large bowl, toss endive and watercress with 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Mound in salad bowl or on 6 salad plates. In same bowl, toss chicken and dried plums with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Arrange on top of endive mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrients per serving: 280 calories; 14g fat; 244mg sodium; 21g carbohydrate; 17g protein; 43mg cholesterol; 3g fiber