Originally published as Chicken, Pecan & Cherry Salad in Simple & Delicious August/September 2013, p24

Already cooked chicken strips make this a super easy meal when I'm trying to get dinner on the table in a hurry. A rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is another road to take when time is short and hungry family members surround the table! —Kellie Mulleavy, Lambertville, Michigan

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Name: Chicken, Pecan & Cherry Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 8 cups torn mixed salad greens; 12 oz ready-to-use grilled chicken breas; 1/3 cup chopped pecans toasted; 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese; 2 tablespoons dried cherries; VINAIGRETTE:; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 tablespoons olive oil

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INGREDIENTS

8 cups torn mixed salad greens
12 oz ready-to-use grilled chicken breas
1/3 cup chopped pecans ; toasted
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons dried cherries
VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil

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INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the first six vinaigrette ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: To toast nuts, spread in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Or, spread in a dry nonstick skillet and heat over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (117g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 133
Calories from Fat: 115 (86%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 12.8g	17 %
	Saturated Fat 2.1g	10 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 3.2mg		1 %
Sodium 496.9mg		17 %
Potassium 69.4mg		2 %
Total Carbohydrate 3.6g		1 %
	Dietary Fiber 1g	4 %
	Sugars, other 2.6g
Protein 1.9g		3 %
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Calories per serving: 133

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