Strawberry Pecan Grilled Chicken Salad With Pecan Butter Vinaigrette Recipes

PECAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, thyme, and maple pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Add chicken, celery, pecans, and red onion; stir well to incorporate.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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.

FAST AND EASY GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND PECANS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill.
• Place 10-inch grill pan on grill over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; place in grill pan. Cook about 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
• Divide lettuce evenly between 2 serving plates. Top each with half of chicken, pecans and strawberries. Drizzle desired amount of vinaigrette over each.

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.