Kickin’ Chicken Salad

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Kickin’ Chicken Salad

Serves 8. Recipe is by Trey Sims, 12. His mother, Carrie, says this salad is one of Trey’s favorites. “We serve it with a whole-grain baguette to get all of the food groups in.” Serve with vinaigrette dressing.

6 ozs. fresh baby spinach

1 head lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces

2 cups chopped grilled chicken

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup sliced strawberries

1/2 cup blueberries

1/2 cup grapes, halved

1/2 cup grated carrots

1/2 cup sliced avocado

1/2 cup sliced cucumber

1 cup mozzarella cubes

1 cup honey-roasted pecans

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, fruit, carrots, avocado, cucumber, mozzarella and pecans. Toss to combine, or stack in layers.