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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Strawberry-Spinach Chicken Salad

Great recipe for a ladies lunch.  Add a cranberry muffin or scone and the meal is set. I found the roasted glazed pecans already packaged.  Leave off the chicken and you have a great vegetarian meal.

Servings: 4
Cook Time: Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes
Meal Type: Side Dish
NC Ingredients: Strawberries, Chicken, Peaches, Spinach, Cucumber, Onion, Pecans

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Ingredients

1
(6oz.) package fresh baby spinach
2
cups sliced NC Strawberries
1
cup diced nectarines or peaches
3/4
cup diced English cucumber
1/2
cup sliced red onion
4
cups coarsely chopped grilled chicken breasts
1
(3.5 oz.) package roasted glazed pecan pieces
1
(8oz.) bottle poppy seed dressing
1/2
cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2
cup crumbled blue cheese

Directions

Toss together first 5 ingredients.

Top with chopped chicken and pecan pieces.

Stir together poppy seed dressing, cranberries, and crumbled blue cheese; serve with salad.

 
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