Chicken-Strawberry Field Green Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing...for #SundaySupper Spring Recipes

After a two-week hiatus, I'm so excited to be taking part in this week's #SundaySupper! Our theme this week fits perfectly with the warm temps we've been having in Central Texas this week: Spring Recipes, hosted by Mama's Blissful Bites. We're in the 80s this afternoon, with a couple of 90-degree afternoon in the forecast this coming week...eek! I'm not sure that I'm quite ready for Summer-like temps in March. Warmer afternoons means that it's time to start eating lighter foods with a focus on lots of fresh fruit and veggies...including salads like my Chicken-Strawberry Field Green Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing. 

For Michael to be ok with having a salad for our dinner, it has to feature protein and lots of fun ingredients that fill you up...without filling you out. Our blog trip to New York is coming up in about 6 weeks, so we're trying to eat lighter to make some "eating room" in our clothes! Flavor-packed salads like this one make that so much easier! This is my spin on a recipe I found at the Cooking Light website. I added some avocado and crispy wonton strips...and I subbed in different cheeses and nuts than the original recipe called for. You can use your favorite bottled dressing, but the simple homemade vinaigrette can be whipped up in about 2 minutes.

Chicken-Strawberry Field Green Salad

with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

adapted from Cooking Light

Step 1: Make the dressing by adding the following ingredients to a small bowl: 1 tbs. sugar, 1 tbs. water, 2 tbs. olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and 2 tbs. balsamic. NOTE: I used fabulous artisan olive oil and sweet strawberry balsamic from Con 'Olio in Austin. Whisk well and set aside while you prep the rest of the salad.

Step 2: Add the following ingredients to a large bowl: one bag of baby field greens, 6-8 quartered strawberries, and 1/4 cup thin slivers of red onion. Add the dressing and toss well to combine. Divide the greens between 2 or 3 plates. Top each salad with the following ingredients: sliced chicken breast (you can pan sear or just buy roasted deli chicken), sliced avocado, pecan pieces, feta cheese, and crispy wonton strips. 

This salad is loaded with flavors -- seasoned chicken, tangy-sweet strawberries, and creamy avocado work perfectly together. The homemade dressing is sweetly tangy and so easy to make. Best of all, this salad can be ready to eat in about 15 minutes if you start with roasted deli chicken! I made the dressing and pan-seared the chicken, and it was still ready to eat in less than 30 minutes. Feel free to sub in gorgonzola for the feta...and use any nut that you have on hand. This salad is pretty flexible, so have fun and use what you love.  

I hope you'll check out all the fabulous Spring-inspired recipes that my fellow #SundaySupper participants are sharing today. From breakfast to dessert, and everything in between, we've got you covered. Be sure to join us for a Twitter chat this evening at 600 CST...we'll be discussing Spring foods and recipes, and it's always a good time!

Breakfast

• Baked Eggs with Shaved Asparagus and Proscuitto by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
• Shrimp and Leek Quiche by  Gourmet Drizzles
• Spinach and Cheddar Quiche for St. Patrick’s Day Brunch by Supper For A Steal
• Asparagus and Spring Onion Frittatta by Country Girl in the Village
• Savory Crepes with Prawns, Broccoli and Hollandaise Sauce by Masala Herb
• Egg Bake with Spring Onions, Asparagus and Artichokes by The Whimpy Vegetarian

Apps, Bread, Salads, Soups and Dressings:

• Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread by The Meltaways
• Strawberry, Avocado, Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette by Daily Dish Recipes
• Asparagus Gazpacho by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Spinach Bacon Salad by In The Kitchen with Audrey
• Anchovy and Egg Salad by Pescetarian Journal
• Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup by Fast Food to Fresh Food
• Asparagus Red Pepper Salad by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
• White Asparagus & Salmon Spring Salad by Family Foodie
• Chicken-Strawberry Field Green Salad w/Strawberry Balsamic Dressing by 
• Bacon & Egg Spring Salad by Daddy Knows Less
• Green Garbanzo Hummus by Soni’s Food

Main and Sides:

• Pea Shoot Risotto by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
• Creamy Meyer Lemon Pasta by Juanita’s Cocina
• Sweet Ginger Scallion Noodles by What Smells So Good?
• Asparagus Pesto w/Heirloom Fingerlings and Orecchiette by Webicurean
• Coddle for St. Patrick’s Day by Noshing With The Nolands
• Corned Beef Cabbage Rolls by Curious Cuisiniere
• Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts with Gruyère and Hazelnuts by Hip Foodie Mom
• Raw Cucumber Sandwich with Avocado and Spinach Sauce by Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Berry Tacos by Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles by Diabetic Foodie
• Caramelized Grapes and Brie Whole Wheat Galette by Vintage Kitchen
• Pink Water Kimchi (Nabak Kimchi) by Kimchi Mom

Desserts:

• Key Lime Cheesecake by The Foodie Army Wife
• Irish Coffee Ice Cream with Caramel Whiskey Sauce by 30A Eats
• Key Lime Cream Cheese Empanadas by La Cocina de Leslie
• Coconut Raspberry Layer Cake by Gotta Get Baked
• Fresh Mango  Berry Mousse With Coconut Cream by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Gluten Free Carrot Cookies by Simply Gourmet
• Chocolate Mint Brownies by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Strawberry Sorbet by Magnolia Days
• Cadbury Creme Egg Pull-Apart Sweet Rolls by Chocolate Moosey
• Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Meyer Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches by Cravings of a Lunatic
• Lemon Roll Cake by The Ninja Baker
• Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
• Candied Flowers by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Lemon Citrus Cookies by Mom’s Test Kitchen
• Mini Fruit Tarts by Big Bear’s Wife
• Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream by Buffy and George
• Fried Ice Cream by Neighborfood
• Watergate Salad by Cupcakes and Pearls Blog
• Good-for-You Strawberry Tiramisu Cheesecake Cups by Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Beverages:

• Guinness Beer Milkshake by The Urban Mrs
• Wines to Pair with Springtime #SundaySupper Dishes by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
• Irish Spring Tea Party by My Cute Bride
• Fizzy Citrus Cocktails by The Messy Baker

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