Grilled Balsamic-Chicken Salad

Name: Grilled Balsamic-Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups balsamic vinaigrette dressing; 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lbs); 12 cups mixed salad greens; 4 cups halved fresh strawberries; 1 cup honey-roasted peanuts

Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 60 mins
Difficulty: Easy Recipes
Serves: 8 people

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mvchamor

May 17, 2016

Grilled Balsamic-Chicken Salad.

Strawberries in season? They’re the sweet finishing touch to this pretty main-dish salad.

Grilled Balsamic-Chicken Salad

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Ingredients

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1 3/4 cups balsamic vinaigrette dressing
8 boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lbs)
12 cups mixed salad greens
4 cups halved fresh strawberries
1 cup honey-roasted peanuts

Instructions

In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place 1 cup of the dressing and the chicken; turn bag to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to marinate.
Heat gas or charcoal grill for medium heat.
Place chicken on grill; discard marinade. Cover grill; reduce heat to low and cook 7 minutes. Turn chicken; cook 7 to 8 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cut chicken across grain into thin strips.
In 7-quart bowl, gently toss chicken, salad greens, strawberries and remaining 3/4 cup dressing. Sprinkle with peanuts.