Berry Good Balsamic Chicken Salad

Jam? On Salad?  Whaaat?  Experimenting with new ingredients keeps nourishment interesting.  This is a unique way to perk up your salad on a hot summer day. FAST. FRESH. FUN!

INGREDIENTS:

1oz Dijon Mustard

1oz Jam (we like Strawberry, Raspberry or Pear)

8oz chicken breast strips

1oz salted almonds

3-5oz baby spinach

2oz feta cheese

Olive Oil

Balsamic Vinegar

Salt and Pepper

A pinch of sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a small bowl, stir to combine Dijon, jam, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar. Whisk until smooth and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to serve. 

Pat chicken dry , then season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add chicken in a single layer. Cook undisturbed until browned on the bottom, about 3-4 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until cooked through, 2-3 more minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add 1 tablespoon vinegar and a pinch of sugar. Cook, stirring until vinegar is reduced to a glaze and chicken is coated; 1-2 minutes. 

Plate spinach, then top with crushed almonds and balsamic chicken. 

Drizzle with dressing and crumble feta over the top. Enjoy!