How to Make a BBQ Chicken, Strawberry and Spinach Salad

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BBQ and BBQ chicken are the tastes of summer. This fresh summery bbq chicken salad accented with juicy flavorful strawberries and crisp spinach greens is both easy to make and healthy. Use one 4 oz. boneless chicken breast per person. Try this salad in June when nutritious strawberries are in season and abundant in local farmer's markets. Raspberries or blackberries can be substituted for fresh strawberries. For a summer picnic serve with a crispy baguette, garlic bread or rolls and a glass of red or white wine.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

4 4 oz. boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup homemade or bottled barbecue sauce
1 large bag cleaned fresh spinach
2 cups fresh strawberries
1/2 small sliced red onion
1/2 cup ranch dressing or homemade buttermilk dressing
1/2 cup toasted almonds

Step 1

Grease and heat your barbecue grill or cook inside with a grill pan. Grill chicken until done approximately 8 min. on each side, brush both sides with barbecue sauce when chicken is nearly cooked. Let chicken rest for a few minutes and then cut into thin strips.
Step 2

Toss fresh spinach,fresh sliced strawberries and red onions with ranch dressing or your favorite salad dressing. For a lighter flavor try a simple vinaigrette.
Step 3

Plate each salad and top with barbecue chicken slices. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.