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Chicken and Strawberry-Spinach Salad

Bright greens and red strawberries come together in a whirlwind of color and flavor in this main-dish salad. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:30 min

Start to Finish:30 min

makes:4 servings

Strawberry Dressing
3	tablespoons apple juice
2	tablespoons strawberry spreadable fruit
2	tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salad
1	lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
8	cups bite-size pieces spinach
1	cup fresh strawberries, stems removed and strawberries cut in half
3	tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2	tablespoons chopped walnuts

1.	In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until blended; set aside.
2.	Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Remove chicken to cutting board.
3.	Add dressing to skillet; stir to loosen any pan drippings.
4.	Cut chicken into slices. Among 4 plates, divide spinach. Top with chicken, strawberries and cheese. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 250 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 200mg; Total Carbohydrate 14g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 10g); Protein 29g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 110%; Vitamin C 70%; Calcium 10%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

MyPyramid Servings 3 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1 c Vegetables, 1/4 c Fruits

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1 Review

My husband and I loved this salad! It was very easy to make and tasted great. I used fat free feta cheese as I couldn't find the garganzola. I'm not a big nut fan so I omitted them. Didn't miss 'em.
Posted at 9:50 AM on July 30 2008 by Maria , Virgina Beach VA