Grilled Chicken Kebob Salad

Circle B Kitchen

Recipe adapted from Tyler Florence

4 links sweet Italian sausage

1 crusty baguette

2 to 3 medium, boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Extra virgin olive oil

Fresh-squeezed lemon juice

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped

1 or 2 large tomatoes, chunked

1 large ripe avocado, diced (optional)

Flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

1 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. (I used a grill pan on the stove)

For the kebabs:

Slice chicken thinly, cut the baguette into 1-inch chunks, and cut the sausage links up into chunks, alternating cuts at 45 degree angles for nice triangular shapes.

Thread the sausage chunks, chicken and bread chunks onto separate skewers.

Lay the prepared kebabs out on your board and spritz with extra-virgin olive oil and several squeezes of lemon juice. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the prepared kebabs onto preheated grill and cook for about 7 to 10 minutes per side, or until cooked through. The bread may be finished cooking before the meat, so either place it on the grill last, or remove it first.

While kebabs are roasting you can prepare the salad. Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl add the chopped romaine, tomato and avocado. When the kebabs are done, let rest for a few minutes and then slide the kebab components off the skewers directly into the bowl. Add some dressing and gently toss to combine.

To plate, garnish with parsley leaves, shaved Parmesan and fresh lemon wedges.

Dressing:

2/3 cup (about 5 ounces) firm silken tofu

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

2 anchovies (optional)

1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire

2 cloves garlic

Ground black pepper, to taste

Put all ingredients into a blender and purée until smooth.