GRILLED BALSAMIC-CHICKEN SALAD

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

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

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