Chicken, Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette

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Chicken, Strawberry and Spinach  SaladDianne Linderman came up with this summertime recipe – perfect to make right now, as strawberries are in season! This salad can be served with soup and bread on the side for a perfect dish.

Along with a recipe for strawberry, spinach and chicken salad, Dianne also put together an amazing recipe for a perfect dressing to go along with it. The ingredients are healthy, and the entire dish is easy to make from start to finish.

Here is what you’ll need:

For the Salad:
♨ 6 cups of Spinach (or Baby Spinach)
♨ 4-6 cups of sliced Strawberries (organic if possible)
♨ 4-5 cups of cooked Chicken

For the Dressing:
♨ ½ cup Grape Seed Oil or Olive Oil (or any other Oil that you prefer)
♨ ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
♨ ¼ cup Maple Syrup
♨ ¼ tsp Paprika
♨ 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
♨ Poppy Seeds (optional)
♨ Garlic Salt (to taste)

Also on this segment, Dianne talks about the benefits of using balsamic vinegar in cooking – it will even allow you to use less salt!

Check out Dianne’s cookbook Everything That Matters in the Kitchen and How to Become an Entrepreneurial Kid that will help you get your kids started on their path to success through entrepreneurship!