Balsamic Marinated Portobello Burgers Recipe

I made this marinade for portebello mushrooms yesterday and it was really good.  Have to remember to try it again.

I found the recipe here: - - - >  http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/09/balsamic-marinated-portobello-burgers.html

Marinade:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon finely minced thyme leaves
1 teaspoon Kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

1.  In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, thyme, and salt.

2.  Place portobellos in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in marinade, seal bag, and toss to coat mushrooms thoroughly. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Blueberry Chicken Chopped Salad

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I made this salad yesterday (without the chicken) and took it to Audrey's for Larry's birthday dinner and it was delicious.  I have to say it was a little time consuming chopping up the lettuce and onions but maybe it was because I was watching TV at the same time that seems to always slow me down.  Since she was making dinner I made the salad without the chicken.

Salad

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 head Romaine lettuce, finely chopped
• 1 pint (2 cups) fresh blueberries
• 1 cup roughly-chopped toasted pecans
• 2/3 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup blue cheese (or any soft cheese)
• Dijon vinaigrette (see below)

Dijon Vinaigrette

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Pinch of salt and black pepper

To make the salad:

Season chicken breasts on both sides generously with salt and pepper.

1. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.  Add chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
2. Transfer chicken breasts to a separate plate and let rest for at least 5-10 minutes.  Then chop into small, bite-sized pieces.
3. Add the chicken to a large bowl with the lettuce, blueberries, pecans, red onion, blue cheese, and vinaigrette. Toss to combine.  Serve immediately.

To make the vinaigrette:

Whisk all ingredients together until combined.