Servings:

4 - 6

Ingredients

Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette

1 6-ounce package fresh baby spinach or 8 cups fresh baby or torn spinach and/or assorted torn greens

2 cups quartered or sliced strawberries

½ tsp. toasted sesame seeds

8 ounces or 1-1/2 cups grilled or chopped cooked chicken

4 ounces cheese of your choice, cut into bite-size pieces

½ cup loosely packed fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves, chopped (1/4 cup)

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

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Step 1

Prepare vinaigrette. Cover and store in refrigerator while preparing the salad.

For salad:

Step 1

Place spinach on a large serving platter or divide among individual dinner plates. Arrange strawberries, chicken, cheese on spinach. Top with parsley and toasted sesame seeds

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Step 2

Shake vinaigrette; pour over salad. Top with pepper. Makes 4 to 6 main-dish salads.

Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

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⅓ cup olive oil or vegetable oil

¼ cup white balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar or cider vinegar

1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel

¼ cup orange juice

1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

⅛ teaspoon salt