Mixed Greens and Strawberry Salad with Chicken, Goat Cheese and Avocado

I have so much lettuce and arugula growing right now I’m searching for new and delicious salad recipes.  I love this salad – it is light and perfect for a main meal!  The dressing takes it over the top.  Even if you don’t like goat cheese, another cheese would work just as well.  Enjoy!

Mixed Greens & Strawberry Salad with Chicken, Goat Cheese & Avocado Recipe

 Mixed greens tossed with sliced strawberries, chopped cooked chicken, avocado, crumbled goat cheese and sliced almonds in a simple honey citrus vinaigrette

 Ingredients

• 8 cups mixed greens, well rinsed and drained
• 4 cups grilled chopped chicken
• 1-1/2 cups sliced strawberries
• 1 medium avocado, cubed
• ¼ red onion, sliced very thinly
• ¼ cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

Dressing

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  Instructions

1. To prepare dressing, in a jar with a tight cover, combine the olive oil, honey, orange juice, rice wine vinegar and mustard. Cover the jar tightly and shake until well blended. (Or whisk everything together in a small bowl.)
2. In a large bowl, place the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, avocado cubes, sliced onion, sliced almonds.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Drizzle the dressing over and toss until everything is combined and coated with dressing.
5. Add the goat cheese crumbles and toss again gently.
6. Serve immediately.

Source:  simple-nourished-living.com