Pecan, orange, grilled chicken salad

Let me acknowledge that I have learned a lot about food and recipes and cooking naturally from many sources and people.  While I can't quote every person or website, know that these recipes are not my invention, though I have tweaked everything to fit my tastes.


{This one actually was my invention though!}


Pecan, orange, grilled chicken salad

This salad is delicious, filling, and fresh.  You get lean protein with the chicken, good carbs and nutrients with the romaine lettuce, and important good fats with the olive oil in the dressing and the pecans sprinkled on top.   I could eat this daily.


-Chop up romaine lettuce
-Lightly toast pieces of raw pecans (about 6) and sprinkle on top
-Peel an organic orange, slice up the segments into inch pieces and throw those on top
-Grill 4-6 oz chicken breast on a George Foreman or gas grill (with a little olive oil, sea salt, onion and garlic powder)
-Slice up chicken and add to salad
-Drizzle with dressing


Poppy seed dressing:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp of sweetener - honey, agave, or sugar if you must!


Shake together vigorously.  It tastes better after it's been in the fridge a few hours.


Enjoy and feel great!