Grilled Chicken with pasta, pesto, mixed greens 
& Balsamic Vinaigrette  
                      
                        
                          For the Chicken: 
        6 Boneless Chicken Breasts 
        1 Jar of prepared Pesto 
½ cup Balsamic Vinegar 
         
        Combine pesto and vinegar with Chicken  
        marinate overnight 
        Grill chicken 
        Chill in refrigerator 
        Reserve the liquid for the pasta 
        Slice chicken on the diagonal and set aside 
         
                              For the Salad: 
                               
        Mixed Field Greens 
        Newman's Own Balsamic Vinegarette (or make your own - equal parts olive oil and Balsamic Vinegar and fresh ground pepper) 
        Red Grapes 
        Good quality Parmesan Cheese  
        Fresh ground pepper 
         
        Lightly toss Greens in vinaigrette - set aside 
         
         
                              For the Pasta: 
        Rigatoni or other pasta 
        Jar of prepared pesto 
         
        Cook the pasta 
        Drain and rinse 
        Toss with pesto 
        Add reserved liquid from grill chicken - set aside 
         
         
                              For the croutons: 
        Slices of Savory Tomato Bread  - or favorite loaf 
        Butter 
         
        Preheat oven to 350° 
        Butter both sides of bread 
        Cut into squares   
        Bake until crisp - set aside 
         
                              To Assemble: 
                               
        Mound greens on plate 
        Place pasta in center of greens 
        Place chicken on pasta 
        Add grapes and croutons 
        Garnish with cheese & fresh ground pepper 
        Drizzle chicken with Balsamic vinegar 
         
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