Grilled Chicken & Apple Salad

I got this recipe at least 10 years ago.  It was one they handed out at the grocery store including a sample to try.  I was in home economics in high school at the time & cooking was one of my favorite things, so I loved to collect recipes... & try samples.  Anyway, my husband & I love to eat this for dinner especially in the summer, since it is quick to put together with the help of the grill.  This grilled chicken & apple salad is always a hit at parties as well.  Sweet & savory combinations are my favorite, which is why I like this salad so much.

Grilled Chicken & Apple Salad

Recipe courtesy of Albertson's & Betty Crocker & slightly adapted by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Your favorite chicken seasoning: I like Jamaican Jerk Rub or Montreal Chicken Seasoning
• 1 package Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad (Caesar Flavor) pasta salad mix
• 1/3 cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1 large unpeeled apple, cored, thinly sliced, & then diced
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, OPTIONAL

1. Brush grill rack with vegetable oil.  Season chicken with desired seasonings & grill until golden brown & no longer pink in the center.  Cool.
2. While chicken is grilling, fill a large saucepan 2/3 full of water.  Heat to boiling.  Stir in contents of Pasta-Vegetable pouch.  Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes; stirring occasionally, until tender.  Drain pasta.  Rinse with COLD water.  Shake to drain well.
3. Stir seasoning mix, miracle whip & apple juice in large bowl.  Cut chicken into chunks.  Stir chicken, pasta, & apples into seasoning mixture.  Just before serving, toss with chopped pecans.  Cover & refrigerate leftovers.

I got this recipe at least 10 years ago.  It was one they handed out at the grocery store including a sample to try.  I was in home economics in high school at the time & cooking was one of my favorite things, so I loved to collect recipes... & try samples.  Anyway, my husband & I love to eat this for dinner especially in the summer, since it is quick to put together with the help of the grill.  This grilled chicken & apple salad is always a hit at parties as well.  Sweet & savory combinations are my favorite, which is why I like this salad so much.

Grilled Chicken & Apple Salad

Recipe courtesy of Albertson's & Betty Crocker & slightly adapted by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Your favorite chicken seasoning: I like Jamaican Jerk Rub or Montreal Chicken Seasoning
• 1 package Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad (Caesar Flavor) pasta salad mix
• 1/3 cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1 large unpeeled apple, cored, thinly sliced, & then diced
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, OPTIONAL

1. Brush grill rack with vegetable oil.  Season chicken with desired seasonings & grill until golden brown & no longer pink in the center.  Cool.
2. While chicken is grilling, fill a large saucepan 2/3 full of water.  Heat to boiling.  Stir in contents of Pasta-Vegetable pouch.  Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes; stirring occasionally, until tender.  Drain pasta.  Rinse with COLD water.  Shake to drain well.
3. Stir seasoning mix, miracle whip & apple juice in large bowl.  Cut chicken into chunks.  Stir chicken, pasta, & apples into seasoning mixture.  Just before serving, toss with chopped pecans.  Cover & refrigerate leftovers.