Chicken and Strawberry-Spinach Salad

Name: Chicken and Strawberry-Spinach Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons apple juice; 2 tablespoons strawberry spreadable fruit; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 8 cups bite-size pieces spinach; 1 cup fresh strawberries, stems removed and strawberries cut in half; 3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 4

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Bright greens and red strawberries come together in a whirlwind of color and flavor in this main-dish salad.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

Strawberry Dressing

3 tablespoons apple juice
2 tablespoons strawberry spreadable fruit
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Salad

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 cups bite-size pieces spinach
1 cup fresh strawberries, stems removed and strawberries cut in half
3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Directions

1

In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until blended; set aside.
2

Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Remove chicken to cutting board.
3

Add dressing to skillet; stir to loosen any pan drippings.
4

Cut chicken into slices. Among 4 plates, divide spinach. Top with chicken, strawberries and cheese. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Fruits offer a host of nutrients including vitamin C to accompany their great taste. Be sure to get at least 2 to 3 servings of fruits daily.
tip 2
No balsamic vinegar? Yes, you can use other vinegars; just expect a different flavor.
tip 3
An Italian ingredient, balsamic vinegar is made from white Trebbiano grape juice. This vinegar's dark color and pungent flavor develops while it ages in wooden barrels. Balsamic vinegar is fat free and imparts an intense, sweet flavor to food. Use it to jazz up low-fat recipes.

Nutrition Information

250 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 29g Protein, 15g Total Carbohydrate, 9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 250

Calories from Fat: 70

Total Fat: 8g; 13%

Saturated Fat: 2 1/2g; 13%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 75mg; 25%

Sodium: 210mg; 9%

Potassium: 660mg; 19%

Total Carbohydrate: 15g; 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 10%

Sugars: 9g

Protein: 29g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 110%; 110%

Vitamin C: 35%; 35%

Calcium: 10%; 10%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Bright greens and red strawberries come together in a whirlwind of color and flavor in this main-dish salad.