Grilled Chicken Salad with Seasonal Fruit

Ingredients

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 0.5 cup pecans
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 heads Bibb lettuce – rinsed, dried and torn
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Steps

1. Preheat the grill to high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate.
2. Grill chicken until juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat, cool, and slice. Set aside.
3. Meanwhile, place pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pecans, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. To make the dressing: Combine red wine vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process until smooth.
5. Arrange lettuce on serving plates. Top with grilled chicken slices, strawberries, and pecans. Drizzle with dressing to serve.