Salad with Grilled Chicken and Creamy Strawberry Dressing

There’s a whole lot of strawberry flavor going on in this creamy strawberry dressing

This strawberry dressing packs a strawberry punch that really compliments the greens and fresh basil. Of course, the grilled chicken breast contributes its share. Great for lunch, yet also suitable for light dinners. Although fresh strawberries work best, frozen strawberries can be substituted if fresh berries are unavailable.

One of the great things about this salad is that it can be made a day ahead.

Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberry Dressing

 

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Prep time

30 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

Fresh salad greens get a powerful strawberry punch with this creamy strawberry dressing.

Author: Gary Glen

Recipe type: Appetizer or Entree

Cuisine: American

Serves: 4 lunch servings or 2 dinner servings

Go Get This Stuff

• 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced into rings, then halved
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced, then halved
• 1 cup strawberries, halved or quartered
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, slivered
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• creamy strawberry dressing (recipe follows)
• salt and pepper to taste

Then Do This

1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well and cover. Place in refrigerator to chill.
2. Prepare a grill for direct grilling using medium-high heat.
3. Cook chicken breasts for about 15 minutes or until an instant-read meat thermometer reads 165°F (75°C). Turn once at the halfway point.
4. Remove chicken from grill and cover. When cool enough to handle, slice into strips and set aside.
5. Place salad ingredients on individual plates. Top with chicken and garnish with strawberries, basil leaves and chopped walnuts. Serve with dressing on the side.

Notes

Creamy Strawberry Dressing<ul><li>1 cup strawberries, diced</li><li>1/4 cup light mayonnaise</li><li>2 tablespoons lemon juice</li><li>1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil</li><li>1 teaspoon maple syrup</li></ul>Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy.

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Recipe © 2012 Gary Glen | Photo © 2012 Gary Glen | All rights reserved

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