Here's the Only Salad Recipe You Need to Know This Summer

Asparagus and fiddlehead ferns are in season. Their fresh taste is simply irresistible. I find it exotic to combine marinated grilled meat with steamed veggies. Now here's how to make it. 

Yield 4 servings

Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

FOR LIME -CILANTRO GRILLED CHICKEN

½ quinoa

Method

To marinate the chicken, mix the 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil with finely diced garlic clove, finely diced cilantro and juice of one freshly squeezed lime.

Mix well and add the chicken breast. Transfer to a Ziploc plastic bag and leave it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.

Bring a pot with steamer, insert with salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and steam for 3 minutes. Be careful do not overcook it.

Repeat the same for the rest of the vegetables.

In a medium size saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and cook the mushrooms for 5 minutes, or until they are done.

Place the quinoa in a small pot, cover i t with water and let it cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add more water if necessary.

Grill the marinated chicken breast on a lightly oiled grill rack 7-8 minutes each side. Once cooked, wrap it in aluminum foil and let it rest.

Slice the chicken breast to 1/3” thin pieces. The meat should be tender and juicy.

In a big salad bowl, mix all the ingredients — the quinoa, steamed vegetables, sauteed mushrooms, and the grilled chicken slices. Season lightly with Partanna extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice.