Strawberry-Chicken Pasta Salad

• 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
• 1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
• 1 cup cooked gemelli or spiral pasta
• 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup glazed pecans

1. Place strawberries, sugar, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving.
2. Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and pepper; grill, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165u0b0. 6-8 minutes on each side.
3. Cut chicken into slices. Divide salad mix among four plates; top with pasta, onion, chicken and strawberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with pecans.

fresh strawberries, sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, olive oil, chicken breast halves, hearts of romaine salad mix, pasta, red onion, fresh strawberries, pecans

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/strawberry-chicken-pasta-salad/ (may not work)