Strawberry-Chicken Pasta Salad

Name: Strawberry-Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); ASSEMBLY:; 1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix; 1 cup cooked gemelli or spiral pasta; 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries; 1/2 cup glazed pecans

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Grill: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022

When I figured out how to re-create this restaurant dish at home, my family was so excited. For a different spin, use raspberries or peaches instead of strawberries. —Jane Ozment, Purcell, Oklahoma

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
ASSEMBLY:
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
1 cup cooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup glazed pecans

Directions

Place strawberries, sugar, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving.
Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and pepper; grill, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°. 6-8 minutes on each side.
Cut chicken into slices. Divide salad mix among four plates; top with pasta, onion, chicken and strawberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 450 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 492mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 39g protein.

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