Strawberry Pecan Grilled Chicken Salad with Pecan Butter Vinaigrette

ounces Fisher Pecan Halves (about 1.5 bags)

to 3 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

kosher salt, to taste (I use 1 generous teaspoon)

pecan butter

olive oil

apple cider vinegar

honey

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

about 1. 25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (I used 1 large breast that I halved lengthwise)

about 6 cups lettuce (I used romaine; fresh spinach, baby kale, or your favorite greens may be substituted)

halved and hulled fresh strawberries

cup Fisher Pecan Halves, lightly toasted or candied if desired

shredded aged white cheddar cheese, optional (aged manchego, feta, blue cheese, or your favorite cheese may be substituted)

dried cranberries, optional (raisins, dried blueberries, or another dried fruit may be substituted)

pecan butter

to 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

to 3 tablespoons honey

kosher salt, or to taste

 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste