Chicken, Avocado And Spinach Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless chicken breast halves
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Dressing
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 shallot, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Salad
12 ounces baby spinach leaves
1 large ripe avocado, thinly sliced

Preparation

Heat 1 TBS olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook in skillet, turning once, until juices run clear (about 12 minutes).
Slice into thin strips and place in large bowl.
In separate bowl, whisk together salt and pepper, garlic and vinegar.
Slowly whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil.
Stir in shallots, tomatoes, and basil.
Spoon 1/4 cup of the dressing over chicken and toss to coat.
Toss spinach with remaining dressing and divide among 4 serving plates; top evenly with chicken and avocado slices.