Strawberry Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 3 oz diced chicken
• 2 cups romaine/spinach mix
• 1/2 of a cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
• 1 oz dried cranberries, optional
• 1 cup strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions

1. Toss together strawberries, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl. Let stand 15 minutes.
2. Transfer the strawberry mixture to a blender and process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
3. Start blender on low setting and gradually add olive oil in a slow, steady stream.
4. Return mixture to bowl and whisk in poppy seeds.
5. Put all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl, add dressing and toss together.