Grilled Pineapple and Chicken Salad

This may be one of the most flavorful salads I've ever eaten. It was a big hit for dinner a few nights ago, especially with the kids who thoroughly cleaned their plates. You can't complain when getting kids to eat healthy is this easy. This one is going to make repeat appearances, I'm sure.

Serves 4

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp Chinese Five Spice Powder
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
4 tbsp olive oil


Toss all the above ingredients together in a Ziploc bag and marinate for about a half hour before cooking completely on the grill. At the same time you can grill

4 slices of fresh golden pineapple

Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving along with the grilled pineapple on a salad made from

Baby spinach
Cherry tomatoes
Strawberries
Kalamata olives
Red onion
Red pepper

Balsamic Dijon Dressing
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp brown sugar
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to season

Shake all ingredients together well in a mason jar and serve.