Description
A fresh and vibrant Strawberry Chicken Salad featuring tender cooked chicken breast, juicy strawberries, mixed greens, creamy avocado, and a tangy balsamic glaze, perfect for a healthy, no-cook meal.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (sliced or shredded)
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, or romaine)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 avocado (sliced)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze or dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large salad bowl or platter, arrange the mixed greens evenly as the salad base, creating a fresh and colorful foundation.
- Add the protein and fruits: Evenly distribute the sliced or shredded cooked chicken breast and sliced fresh strawberries over the greens to balance savory and sweet flavors.
- Add the toppings: Scatter the thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta or goat cheese, candied pecans or walnuts, and sliced avocado on top for texture and richness.
- Dress and season: Drizzle the balsamic glaze or your favorite vinaigrette dressing over the entire salad, then season with salt and pepper to taste to enhance all the flavors.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill the salad and add the dressing just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate your chicken in balsamic or lemon herb dressing before cooking.
- You can substitute grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, or leftover roasted chicken for convenience.
- This salad pairs well with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette or a poppy seed dressing for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large salad
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
