Description
This Strawberry Chicken Salad is a delightful combination of tender chicken, fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds, all tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. It’s a perfect summer dish that’s light, flavorful, and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Main Salad Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 avocado diced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, baby spinach, sliced strawberries, feta cheese, almonds, red onion, and avocado.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Grilled or rotisserie chicken works well for this recipe.
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta or pecans for almonds.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
