Balsamic Chicken

Balsamic Sauce:

1/3 C. Balsamic Vinegar
2 T. Honey
2 T. olive oil
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 t. Italian seasoning
1 t. Dijon Mustard

Tomato Mozzarella Mix

8 oz. Grape Tomatoes, halved
8oz. Mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
2 T. Basil, fresh chopped

Chicken:

2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 T. avocado oil 
Salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large oven-safe skillet.  (We use cast iron.) Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper to taste.  Heat oil in pan, then add chicken to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly brown.  Pour the balsamic sauce mixture over the chicken. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and add the tomatoes and cheese mixture over the top. Bake uncovered for 18-23 minutes or until internal chicken temp reaches 165 degrees.  Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Salad Dressing

Ingredients:
1/4 c. olive oil
2 T. lemon juice
2 t. honey mustard or Dijon
2 garlic cloves
1/2 t. sugar or honey to taste
1/2 t. dried oregano
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. pepper

***From Kaye Wheeler

Beet Salad

Salad Ingredients:

2 Lg. Beets, cooked and diced
1 can mandarin oranges
3 Tbsp. purple onion chopped
Feta Cheese to taste

Dressing Ingredients:

2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp. lime juice
2 Tbsp. honey

Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl.  Add salad ingredients, stir and chill.

Mom's Salad Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 T. cider vinegar
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 2 T. honey
• 1 1/2 t. lemon juice
• 1/2 t. paprika
• 1/2 t. ground mustard
• 1/2 t. grated onion
• 1/4 t. celery seed
• dash salt
• 1/3 c. canola oil

Directions

1. mix all ingredients but canola oil in a large glass measuring cup
2. microwave for 1-2 minutes until sugar is dissolved
3. whisk in oil

This salad works best with a salad topped with chicken and mandarin oranges or strawberries.........