Summer Time Makes Me Dream of Salads.....

The great things about living by the water are endless; runs on the beach, laid back lifestyle, picturesque views, but in the summer it means a few 85-90 degree days in a land where 90% of the population doesn't have air conditioning.

Today was one of those days which inspired me to make one of my all time favorite salad recipes. I call it my "Summer Berry Goat Cheese Salad" (Creative name right?!?) and its great because its super easy, filling and light...oh yeah and yummy!

Here's what you will need:

1) Lettuce of your choosing ( I use bagged romaine)
2) Berries. Sometime you can find a fresh pre-mixed option. This time I couldn't so I used raspberries and blackberries.
3) Goat Cheese (get the pre-crumbled kind), feta or blue cheese are also good substitutes
4) Chicken Breast (I like tenders or cutlets because they cook faster)
5) Dressing- I prefer Wishbone Light Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette


Also a good lunch option because it is so quick and cleanup is one pan.

As I mentioned look for thinner chicken like tenders or cutlets so you can cook it in a pan with a little PAM, S&P in about 5-7 minutes.

Also the picture above is "pre-mix" I highly recommend stirring it up! The goat cheese mixes with the dressing to create a topping of goodness

If you have a man in your life make his a "big protein salad" with tons of chicken and/or add some candied walnuts! He won't even know he's eating a salad :) 



The Nutritional Facts: 379 Calories
2 Cups Romaine Lettuce
1 Cup Mixed Berries
1 oz Goat Cheese
3 oz Chicken
2 Tbsp Light Rasberry Walnut Vinaigrette (Wishbone)