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Grilled Margarita Chicken Salad

In the mood for a little olé? Strawberries, mango, avocado, cilantro and an alcohol-free margarita dressing blend with tender sliced chicken breasts and fresh greens for a simple Southwest-style salad.
Prep Time: 35 min
Total Time: 35 min
Makes: 4 servings
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How-To Make Grilled Margarita Chicken Salad

In the mood for a little olé? Strawberries, mango, avocado, cilantro and an alcohol-free margarita dressing blend with tender sliced chicken breasts and fresh greens for a simple Southwest-style salad.

1/2cup frozen (thawed) nonalcoholic margarita mix
1/4cup olive or vegetable oil
2tablespoons white wine vinegar
4boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb)
6cups bite-size pieces assorted salad greens
1cup sliced strawberries
1medium mango, peeled, pitted and sliced
1medium avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1/4cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Total Time: 45 min
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1.Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. To make dressing, in small bowl, stir margarita mix, oil and vinegar with wire whisk until well blended. Measure 1/4 cup dressing for basting chicken; reserve remaining dressing for serving.
2.Cover and grill chicken over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning and brushing occasionally with 1/4 cup dressing, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
3.Cut chicken into slices. In large bowl, toss salad greens, chicken and strawberries; divide among 4 plates. Arrange mango and avocado around each salad. Sprinkle with cilantro. Drizzle with reserved dressing.
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Do-Ahead
Prepare the dressing up to a week ahead, and store it in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Serve With
This salad is perfect for a summer luncheon after golfing or for a bridal shower. Serve with blueberry muffins or corn bread and lemonade.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 460 (Calories from Fat 225 ); Total Fat 25 g (Saturated Fat 4 g); Cholesterol 75 mg; Sodium 90 mg; Total Carbohydrate 35 g (Dietary Fiber 6 g); Protein 29 Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 60 %; Vitamin C 100 %; Calcium 6 %; Iron 14 Exchanges: 2 Fruit; 1 Vegetable; 4 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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