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Strawberry Balsamic Salad with Grilled Lime Cumin Chicken and Walnuts

Balsamic Strawberry Salad with Grilled Lime Cumin Chicken and Walnuts - The marriage of healthy and delicious was never more harmonious than in this beautiful salad that is a complete meal for lunch or even dinner.
Course Dinner
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Author Barry C. Parsons

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quartered strawberries
  • 6 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey

For the chicken marinade

  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the salad

  • mixed salad greens
  • red onion
  • red pepper
  • sundried kalamata olives
  • tomato wedges
  • toasted walnuts

Instructions

  1. Begin by tossing together the strawberries, vinegar and honey. Let stand for at least a half hour, tossing occasionally.
  2. Mix together all of the ingredients for the marinade and marinate 4 boneless chicken breasts in a sealed plastic bag for 1/2 hour.
  3. Grill the chicken until fully cooked. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing and serving on a bed of the mixed salad.
  4. Top with marinated honey balsamic strawberries and serve