User post by @dana.cushing

@dana.cushing 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀 ⁣ ⁣ If you love an easy meal with great flavor, this is for you!⁣ ⁣ This salad has everything for a complete meal.⁣ ⁣ 🐔I had more chicken than shown to ensure adequate 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗜𝗡.⁣ ⁣ 🥑An avocado, pecans and the dressing provided ample 𝗙𝗔𝗧.⁣ ⁣ 🍠After an active day, I chose to add a few 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗢𝗛𝗬𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 with sweet potatoes and strawberries. Remember, carbohydrates are not “bad”, we just tend to over consume them paired with too much inactivity. Lift weights and move your body. EARN your carbohydrates and enjoy a few whole food sources in moderation if your blood sugar allows. ⁣ ⁣ Not all of my vegetables are organic, but it is important to consider with your leafy greens and berries. Strawberries and spinach are at the top of the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen list again this year.⁣ ⁣ Balsamic Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Caramelized Pecans⁣ ⁣ 🥬Greens-Mix up the base of your salad with a variety of greens. I chose organic romaine, arugula and spinach. ⁣ ⁣ 🐔Chicken- use rotisserie, grilled, or leftover.⁣ ⁣ 🍠Sweet Potato- any kind, these were done in the air fryer. I made fries for my family and cut mine into pieces for a salad topper.⁣ ⁣ 🍓Strawberries- one or two per salad does the trick!⁣ ⁣ 🤎Caramelized Pecans- heat a cast iron skillet. Use amount of pecans to cover base of skillet. STIR frequently to prevent burning. After they are slightly browned, sprinkle with Swerve Brown Sugar and cinnamon. Cool on parchment paper and add to salad.⁣ ⁣ 🧀Feta Cheese is optional.⁣ ⁣ 🟣Dressing- back to my favorite Primal Kitchen Balsamic Vinaigrette and Marinade primalkitchenfoods . This makes a delicious marinade for chicken breasts too and then use it on your salad for even more flavor!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣