CHICKEN STRAWBERRY SALAD

Chicken Strawberry Salad image

Salads are the meal of choice when our Texas temperatures hover in the 90s. In this one, I use locally grown strawberries, fresh greens and chicken strips. It makes a light and colorful lunch on a hot summer day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

DRESSING:
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
SALAD:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon butter
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Additional whole strawberries, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken in oil and butter until no longer pink. Add 1/2 cup salad dressing; cook 1 minute longer. , Place the salad greens in a serving bowl. Top with chicken, sliced strawberries and walnuts. Garnish with whole strawberries if desired. Serving immediately with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.