Summer Berry Chicken and Pecan Salad

It's July 4th weekend and we want to mix-up your side salad! This yummy Summer Berry Chicken and Pecan Salad is the perfect side to your festive meal!

SUMMER BERRY CHICKEN & PECAN SALAD

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken breast, boneless, skinless
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 10 large strawberries, quartered
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 8-10 cups raw spinach or kale
• ½ cup goat cheese or feta cheese, crumbled
• Balsamic Vinaigrette, to taste (can be homemade or purchased, compare labels and beware of added sugar)

Instructions:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill or roast. Chop.
• In a small, dry skillet toast pecan pieces over low heat stirring occasionally until fragrant, about 6-8 minutes (optional). Let cool.
• Layer greens on a platter or plate and top with chicken, fresh strawberry quarters, whole blueberries, goat or feta cheese, pecans, sprinkle of sea salt, pepper and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.