Grilled Chicken Salad with Seasonal Fruit
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
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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1/2 cup pecans
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1/3 cup red wine vinegar
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 onion, minced
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1 teaspoon ground mustard
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
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2 heads Bibb lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
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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.