Layered Chicken Salad with Fresh Strawberries

By McLean

Ingredients

• 7 cups torn romaine lettuce (from 1 head)
• 2 packages (9 oz. each) fully cooked chicken breast strips
• 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 4 oz.)
• 1 cup pecan halves (4 oz.)
• 1 quart fresh strawberries, quartered (3 cups)
• 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In deep 3-quart salad bowl, place half of the lettuce. Layer with chicken, cheese, pecan halves, remaining lettuce and strawberries.

In small bowl or glass measuring cup, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad.