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Balsamic Chicken and Spinach Salad

March 17, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

Texas produce is a great way to increase fresh vegetable consumption and eat local. The Balsamic Chicken and Spinach Salad recipe features fresh spinach which is a grows well in early spring. This delicious salad is a crowd pleaser for an easy springtime meal. 


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Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons honey
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 6 cups spinach
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1/4 cup pecans toasted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup sweet onion thinly sliced
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Wash spinach and strawberries and set aside.
  3. Heat balsamic vinegar and honey in a saucepan to make Balsamic glaze. Heat until boiling and then reduce heat and simmer for approximately 15 minutes until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Set aside and let cool.
  4. Baste chicken breast with balsamic glaze , reserving some to drizzle over finished salad, and then grill or oven roast until it reaches an internal temperature of 165.
  5. Prepare the salad by placing spinach, sliced strawberries, and thinly sliced onion in a large bowl.
  6. Toast chopped peans in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Slice the chicken breast and place on top of the salad, add toasted pecans, and a drizzle of the balsamic glaze.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, spinach, spring, strawberries

Berry Cheesecake Salad

June 27, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This Red, White, & Blue Berry Cheesecake Salad is the perfect summer dessert! Its chilled which makes it refreshing but its not so heavy that it weighs you down. This is perfect any summer day for a BBQ, after a pool day, or to make for your Independence Day party!

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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces nonfat cream cheese softened
  • 7 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces fat free frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 4 cups strawberries sliced
  • 3 cups blueberries
  • 1 cup hard pretzels chopped
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and your preparation area. Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cool running water before slicing or using.
  2. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  3. Carefully fold in the whipped topping.
  4. Carefully fold in the berries and pretzels.
  5. Store in refrigerator until ready to eat.
  6. Tip: It’s recommended that you fold in the berries and pretzels just before serving. Storage for too long may water down the cheesecake and make the pretzels soggy.
Recipe Notes

Recipe contains 48% DV of Vitamin C per serving.

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/2 cup (189g)
servings per container 10

Amount per serving
Calories	180					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	0.5	g			1	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	5	mg			2	%	
Sodium	240	mg			10	%	
Total Carbohydrate	37	g			13	%	
Dietary Fiber	2	g			7	%	
Total Sugars	19	g					
Added Sugars	5	g			10	%	
Protein	5	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	94	mg			8	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	208	mg			4	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: blueberries, cheesecake, Desserts, healthy desserts, strawberries, strawberry, summer

Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa

March 13, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa is the perfect celebration of summer! This salsa is bright and fruity with a savory element making it perfect for topping grilled seafood or eating on it’s own with chips. Made even better if you have basil and mint growing in your own garden to use.

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound strawberries tops removed and chopped
  • 2 medium peaches pitted and chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons shallots chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse all fresh produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. In a medium bowl combine the chopped strawberries, peaches, and shallots.
  3. Add the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and pepper to the fruit. Stir to combine well.
  4. Add basil and mint, toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve with chips, on toasted baguettes, or to top grilled chicken or salmon*.
Recipe Notes

*Note: nutritional information is for the fruit salsa only.

Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/2 cup (217g)
servings per container 4

Amount per serving
Calories	100					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	0.5	g			1	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	5	mg			0	%	
Total Carbohydrate	23	g			8	%	
Dietary Fiber	4	g			14	%	
Total Sugars	17	g					
Added Sugars	3	g			6	%	
Protein	2	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	47	mg			4	%	
Iron	2	mg			10	%	
Potassium	387	mg			8	%

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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bark

October 6, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

This simple dessert bark will cure that craving for a sweet treat! Easy to throw together and store in the freezer for a treat anytime you need one.

 


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Ingredients
  • 3 cups vanilla greek yogurt nonfat
  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
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  1. Combine the yogurt and most of the chocolate chips.
  2. Spread the yogurt mixture into an even layer on a baking tray, approximately a ½ inch thick.
  3. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and sliced strawberries.
  4. Place in the freezer and let chill for 1 hour or until completely frozen.
  5. Break into small pieces and serve. Store any leftovers in the freezer.
Recipe Notes

*This recipe reaches over the recommended 10% DV for vitamin C which is 9 mg

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Sheet Pan Pancakes

August 22, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Our sheet pan pancakes are the perfect solution for busy mornings in your house! These pancakes are a guaranteed fan favorite for breakfast without the hassle of standing in front of a stovetop flipping!

 

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Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2.5 cups whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 Banana sliced
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
Servings: squares
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  1. Preheat oven to 425 Degrees F. and line a 18x13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl combine the milk, eggs, vanilla, and butter and whisk until eggs are full incorporated.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and mix until ingredients are combined.
  5. Pour the pancake batter onto your parchment paper lined sheet pan and spread out into an even layer. Top with sliced bananas and strawberries.
  6. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the pancakes are golden and set. Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes then slice into 12 slices and serve.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: banana, bananas, breakfast, kid, kid friendly, sheet pan, sheet pan meal, strawberries

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