CONTEST-WINNING SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

Contest-Winning Summer Chicken Salad image

I found this recipe many years a go in a church cookbook. It's special enough for a fancy dinner but easy enough to fix for a light lunch. There's a kick to the tangy citrus dressing, which even my picky son enjoys.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
CITRUS DRESSING:
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

Place chicken in a large skillet; add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Drain; cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine greens and sliced strawberries; refrigerate., In a blender, combine the hulled strawberries, orange juice, oil, lemon juice and lemon zest, sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-6 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool slightly. , Drizzle half of the dressing over greens and berries; toss to coat. Divide among four plates. Cut chicken into 1/8-in. slices; arrange over salads. Drizzle remaining dressing over chicken; sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.