SWEET AND TART STRAWBERRY SALAD

This is a delightful, and unusual strawberry salad. Pepper and vinegar enhance the sweetness of fresh berries.

INGREDIENTS
3 pounds fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced
1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, toss berries with sugar and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and pepper. Pour over berries and toss to coat. Divide berries among 8 serving bowls and serve. Enjoy!

FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD

INGREDIENTS
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 red apple, diced
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chopped pecans
fajita seasoning to taste or your house seasoning

DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add chicken and cook until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink inside, approximately 20 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.
In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, apple, onions, relish, mayonnaise, celery, pineapple (with just a little juice for flavor), cilantro, pecans and fajita seasoning to taste. ENJOY

Try grilled chicken or a whole rotisserie chickens