Description
This Strawberry Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of tender chicken, fresh strawberries, crunchy almonds, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed together in a balsamic vinaigrette. It’s a perfect light and refreshing meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (sliced or shredded)
- 4 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or candied pecans
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Layer Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens, sliced chicken, strawberries, feta cheese, almonds or pecans, and red onion.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Grilled or rotisserie chicken works great in this salad.
- Add avocado or swap feta for goat cheese if desired.
- For a heartier meal, serve with crusty bread or quinoa on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
