Ruby Beet Chicken Salad Skewers. Picnics, patio dining, and alfresco foods all come to mind when warmer weather allows families and friends to enjoy the flavors of homemade meals in the great outdoors. As you seek out recipes for outdoor entertaining and more, try keeping the options light and simple with dishes that can be created at a moment’s notice. (Family Features)
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Ruby Beet Chicken Salad Skewers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
- 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Baby Whole Pickled Beets
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided
- 4 1/2 tablespoons stone ground mustard, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons, plus 1/3 cup, orange marmalade, divided
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 1 large lemon, zest and juice (1/3 cup juice)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 bag (9 ounces) leafy romaine lettuce pieces
- 1/3 cup chopped almonds, toasted
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue, feta or goat cheese
- Heat oven to 375 F. Drain beets; set aside.
- Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard and 1 1/2 tablespoons marmalade. Brush mixture over chicken until completely coated. Bake chicken on a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil for about 20-25 minutes, or until juices run clear; set aside.
- To make the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, combine remaining mustard, remaining marmalade, chives, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Slowly pour in oil while whisking vigorously until completely combined.
- Slice cooled chicken into 1-inch pieces. Onto each skewer, thread one beet, one piece of chicken, and 4-5 pieces of lettuce; repeat two times for each skewer, adding one beet at ends. Repeat to make eight skewers. Place skewers on a large serving platter.
- Stir vinaigrette; drizzle lightly over skewers. Sprinkle with almonds and cheese. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.
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Garlic Roasted Tomatoes and Spinach Flatbread
Garlic Roasted Tomatoes and Spinach Flatbread are crispy, smothered in cheese with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and spinach. If this doesn’t sound great then you must not be hungry. Roasted garlic, tomato, and spinach on a crispy flatbread of your choice, wow.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Garlic Roasted Tomatoes
2 pints cherry tomatoes halved
5 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for storage
2 cups spinach
2 tablespoon olive oil
3-4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
4 Flatbreads, I use packaged Naan
fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Garlic roasted tomatoes
Preheat oven to 300 degrees
In a large mixing bowl add the cherry tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix gently
Transfer to a baking sheet and spread into an even layer.
Bake for 1 hour or until tomatoes are soft and smell delicious
Preheat oven or grill to 425 degrees
Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray
In a skillet on medium heat add olive oil, and spinach, saute for 1-2 minutes or until wilted. Turn heat off and set aside.
Spread cheese out on flatbreads, add the tomatoes and wilted spinach
Bake for 9-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are browned and slightly crisp.
Add basil to garnish…Enjoy!
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