Dinner: Grilled Chicken Salad

A light, tasty chicken salad dinner using leftover grilled chicken.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Romaine Lettuce

Health benefits of Grilled Chicken Salad

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood.

Ingredients

6 cups romaine lettuce
5 oz boneless, cooked chicken
1/2 cup pitted cherries
1 cup strawberry halves
1/2 cup toasted pecan halves
1 cup croutons
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

1. Toss salad greens, croutons, and cheese lightly.

2. Toast pecans. Set aside.

3. Heat chicken on medium heat for 2-3 minutes (if using leftover grilled chicken, otherwise cook). Let sit.

4. Halve or quarter strawberries and pit and halve cherries.

5. Add all items to salad as you are ready to serve. Keep nuts and berries separate if you plan to store for another meal.

6. Add any dressing that you like.

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