DIETITIAN’S CORNER – STRAWBERRIES!

  Strawberry-Chicken Salad with Pecans

Strawberry Chicken Salad

 

Yield: Serves 2

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

2 cups halved strawberries, divided

2 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Cooking spray

4 cups fresh baby spinach

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

1 ounce reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

 

Combine 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar, honey, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Add 1 cup strawberries, tossing to coat. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes.

  1. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chicken with remaining 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, salt, and paprika. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Cut across the grain into slices.

3. Divide spinach, remaining 1 cup strawberries, and onion between 2 plates. Top evenly with chicken slices and strawberry-balsamic mixture. Top each serving with 1 1/2 tablespoons pecans and 2 tablespoons cheese.

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