Spring Savour: Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon-Pear Vinaigrette

Spring Savour: Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon-Pear Vinaigrette

Brighten your spring menu with a gourmet salad that’s as simple as it is stunning. Our Oil-Soluble Lemon and Pear concentrates emulsify beautifully into a silky vinaigrette—no whisking or emulsifiers needed. Ready to elevate your next meal in just three steps?

🌿 Why Oil-Soluble Flavours Matter

  • Instant Emulsion: Oil-soluble concentrates blend seamlessly into dressings and marinades for a perfectly smooth texture.

  • Pure Aroma Release: Lipid-soluble compounds carry essential oils that unlock deeper citrus and orchard notes.

  • Minimal Prep, Maximum Yield: One drop of 20 % concentrate replaces whole fruit zests and purees, cutting down on waste and cost.

🥗 Recipe: Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon-Pear Vinaigrette

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • Salad

    • 4 boneless chicken breasts

    • 200 g mixed spring greens (arugula, baby spinach, pea shoots)

    • 12 radishes, thinly sliced

    • 1 cucumber, ribbon-cut

    • 50 g shaved Parmesan

  • Vinaigrette

    • 60 mL extra-virgin olive oil

    • 2 drops Dave’s Flaves Oil-Soluble Lemon

    • 1 drop Dave’s Flaves Oil-Soluble Pear

    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

    • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Grill the Chicken:

    • Season breasts lightly with salt and pepper.

    • Grill over medium heat, 6–7 min per side, until cooked through.

    • Let rest 5 min, then slice thinly.

  2. Blend the Vinaigrette:

    • In a small jar, combine olive oil, Lemon and Pear drops, Dijon, salt, and pepper.

    • Seal and shake vigorously until emulsified.

  3. Assemble the Salad:

    • In a large bowl, toss greens, radishes, and cucumber with half the vinaigrette.

    • Divide among plates, top with sliced chicken and Parmesan.

    • Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over each portion.

💡 Your Twist: Spring Variations

  • Herb Upgrade: Add torn basil or tarragon leaves to the vinaigrette for an herbal lift.

  • Protein Swap: Substitute grilled shrimp or tofu steaks—same method, same delicious flavour.

  • Crunch Factor: Sprinkle toasted almonds or pistachios for texture and visual contrast.

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