W W 5 Pt Strawberry Toasted Pecan Chicken Salad Food

STRAWBERRY & PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the oil, 1/4 cup sugar, vinegar, onion, mustard and salt until sugar is completely dissolved; set aside. , Place pecans in a small heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until nuts are toasted. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool. Break apart., In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, strawberries, cheese, sunflower kernels and sugared pecans. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.

STRAWBERRY-CHICKEN SALAD WITH BUTTERED PECANS

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. For salad, in a large bowl, combine salad greens, chicken, strawberries and cheese. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve with buttered pecans and, if desired, croutons.

W W 5 PT STRAWBERRY TOASTED PECAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cut boneless, skinless cooked chicken into bite size pieces.
• Combine all ingredients EXCEPT salad greens.
• Cover and let marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Serve over salad greens.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH FRUIT AND TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• Core and dice the apple and pear. Sprinkle the fruit with 1 or 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice to keep it from discoloring. In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, apple, pear, grapes and chives.
• To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
• Just before serving, add all of the dressing to the chicken salad and toss well to combine. Adjust seasonings, adding additional salt if necessary. Top with the toasted pecans.

PECAN, STRAWBERRY, & CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine 1 tbs oil, vinegar, honey, thyme, 1/4 tsp pepper, & 1/8 tsp salt in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Add 1 cup strawberries, tossing to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chicken with remaining 1 tsp oil; sprinkle evenly with 1/8 tsp pepper, salt, and paprika. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 2-3 minutes per side, or until done. Remove chicken from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Cut across the grain into slices.
• Divide spinach, 1 cup strawberries, and onion between 2 plates or bowls. Top evenly with chicken and strawberry-balsamic mixture. Top each serving with 1-1/2 tbs pecans and 2 tbs feta.