Summer lovin' happened so fast...

This salad was inspired by the one served at a local Mexican Restaurant that I first went to a few years back now. I was first introduced to the salad while at lunch with my Sister-in-Law and Aunt. I think it was of the best salads that I had ever eaten. And that's saying a lot since I have eaten my fair share of salads over my lifetime.

I've haven't been back to that restaurant in a good long while. Maybe that's because a couple of years back I cracked the code on their salad!

One of my favorite things about this salad is the vinaigrette. Seriously. I could eat it with a spoon. My mouth is watering even now just thinking about it. It's sweet, tangy, and so refreshing on a hot summer day when paired with this salad. The spring mix of lettuce is nearly overwhelmed with tropical fruits that are fresh cut and piled high.

Did I mention that this vinaigrette is a great marinade too? Marinade anything from meat to strawberries. Yes, strawberries are delicious fter being soaked in this vinaigrette for a few hours! Being as it's a great marinade, that's what I marinade the chicken for this salad in prior to grilling.

I could almost eat this salad every day. It's fabulous and filling! It's definitely a summer love of mine.

Another great thing about this salad is that you could make it ahead as a meal prep; just keep the dressing separate from everything else until you're ready to enjoy!

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Nutritional Claims: Low Sodium, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Egg Free, Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free, Soy Free, Fish Free, Shellfish Free, Pork Free, Red Meat Free, Crustacean Free, Celery Free, Mustard Free, Sesame Free, Lupine Free, Mollusk Free, Alcohol Free, Kosher