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Reposted from the KOA blog: 

While you might not typically think of salad as a camping food, this sweet and tangy salad might just change your mind! Follow this recipe to make your own dressing, grill up some chicken and create the perfect healthy camping meal.

Grilled Chicken & Berry Salad

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp.. Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced or ½ tsp. garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 chicken breasts
• 4-6 cups spring greens
• 1 cup crumbled feta or gorgonzola
• ½ cup blueberries
• ½ cup sliced strawberries
• ½ cup blackberries
• ¾ cup candied pecans or walnut

Directions

1. Combine olive oil, balsamic, mustard, honey, garlic and salt and pepper in a mason jar. Cover and shake well. Place chicken breasts in a zip top bag and add half of the dressing, Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat grill to medium high heat (400°F). Place marinated chicken breasts on grill, close lid and cook for 7 minutes. Turn chicken and cook for another 7-10 minutes, until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes.
3. While chicken is resting, combine lettuce mix, feta, berries and candied nuts. Slice chicken and add to salad. Drizzle with dressing, toss and serve. Serves 4-6.

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