GreyBruceKids_Summer2020

RECIPES
Summer means
fresh fruit!
Courtesy Foodland Ontario
GRILLED CHICKEN BERRY SALAD
INGREDIENTS
SALAD DRESSING
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
½
¼
1 tsp honey
SALAD
tsp salt
tsp pepper
3 boneless, skinless chicken breast
3 cups whole wheat rotini pasta
2 cups sliced strawberries
2 green onions, thinly sliced
⅓
¼
1 orange or yellow sweet pepper, chopped
cup fresh basil, chopped
cup chèvre cheese, crumbled
DIRECTIONS
Dijon Honey Dressing: In bowl, whisk together wine
vinegar, oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, honey, salt
and pepper. Can be covered and refrigerated for up to two
days.
Salad: Remove 2 tbsp of the dressing and brush both sides
of chicken. Place on greased grill over medium-high heat;
close lid and grill, turning once, until chicken is no longer
pink inside, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to cutting board
and let stand for five minutes. Slice diagonally into thin
strips. Can be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al
dente, about 13 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold
water. In serving bowl, combine pasta, strawberries, green
onions, sweet pepper, basil and chicken; toss with remaining
dressing. Sprinkle with cheese; toss again. Taste and
adjust seasonings if necessary.
Use a thermometer to monitor the internal temperature
of cooked chicken. Chicken breasts should reach 170 F.
DRIED PEACH SLICES
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs fresh peaches
3 cups water
⅓
cup lemon juice
1 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS
In large bowl combine water, lemon juice and salt.
Pit peaches and cut them into thin slices. Add peaches to
water mixture and let soak for 10 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer peaches to paper towellined
baking sheet and pat dry. Arrange peach slices in a
single layer on cheesecloth lined cooling racks.
Place racks in 170 F oven and let peaches dry for about
four hours or until no water comes out when peaches are
pinched (leathery and pliable). Let cool completely. Place
peach slices in glass jars or parchment or waxed paperlined
cookie tins.
Try apples or pears in addition to the peaches!
Spice Variation: If you would like a little bit more flavour
in your dried fruit, add 1 tsp cinnamon, ground cardamom
or nutmeg or Chinese 5 spice powder to the lemon
water when soaking fruit. GBK
34 GREY-BRUCE KIDS • SUMMER 2020