Grilled Chicken Salad with Seasonal Fruit

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This grilled chicken salad is both beautiful in presentation and taste. You can use fresh berries in summer (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries) and orange segments in winter. This terrific salad recipe will bring rave reviews any time of the year!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • ½ cup pecans

  • cup red wine vinegar

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • ½ onion, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

  • 2 heads Bibb lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn

  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Directions

  1. Preheat the grill to high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate.

  2. Grill chicken until juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat, cool, and slice. Set aside.

  3. Meanwhile, place pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pecans, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

  4. To make the dressing: Combine red wine vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process until smooth.

  5. Arrange lettuce on serving plates. Top with grilled chicken slices, strawberries, and pecans. Drizzle with dressing to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

567 Calories
46g Fat
23g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 567
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g 59%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 428mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 367mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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