Grilled Chicken Salad with Seasonal Fruit

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This terrific grilled chicken salad is super versatile. Add your favorite berries in summer, and try orange segments or dried fruit in winter.

Ingredients

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup pecans
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 onion, minced
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 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.