By Kristi O’Toole

Summer hasn’t left just yet, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy this cool treat.

Ingredients:

Salad
• 10 oz (300 g) chicken tenders
• 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) canola oil
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper

• 1 pkg (5 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves (about 5 cups/1.25 L), washed and dried
• 1/2 small cantaloupe (11/2-2 lbs/700 g-1 kg), seeded
• 12 oz (350 g) fresh strawberries
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) fresh blueberries
• 1 seedless cucumber
Dressing
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) sugar
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) water
• 3/4 tsp (4 mL) poppy seeds
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dry mustard
• 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) salt

Directions:

Heat Grill Pan and Grill Press over medium heat 3-5 minutes. In small bowl, toss chicken with oil, salt and pepper. Place chicken in pan; cover with Grill Press. Cook 3-4 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from pan; set aside.

Arrange spinach on serving platter. Leaving rind on, place melon flesh-down onto cutting board; slice into 8 wedges. Holding wedges by the rind, carefully shave fruit into ribbons with Serrated Peeler (see tip) to measure about 1½-2 cups (375 -500 mL).

Remove stems from strawberries. Slice with Egg Slicer Plus®; set aside.

For dressing, combine ingredients in Measure, Mix & Pour®; mix until blended.

Slice chicken into thin strips. Top spinach with melon ribbons, strawberries and blueberries. Cut cucumber crosswise into 3-in. (7.5-cm) pieces. Using Spiral & Slice, spiral cut cucumber over the top of salad. Snip longer ribbons with Professional Shears. Top with chicken and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

Kristi stays busy with her writing, shoe designing and Pampered Chef business so she knows how precious time can be; she also knows how important eating healthy and showing your children life beyond fast food can be. The Pampered Chefs Happy Families segment is designed with busy lives in mind. The recipes presented will be fast, easy and affordable to everyone. The tools you need to complete these meals can be found on her personal website.

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