Description
Strawberry Chicken Salad is a fresh and vibrant meal combining juicy grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, baby spinach, creamy feta, and crunchy almonds, all tossed in tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Light, flavorful, and perfect for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, feta, and almonds.
- Add sliced grilled chicken on top.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra strawberries or almonds if desired.
Notes
- Try goat cheese or blue cheese for a flavor variation.
- Swap almonds for candied pecans or walnuts for added sweetness.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Salad / Main Course
- Method: Grill / Toss
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large salad
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: strawberry chicken salad, summer salad, healthy lunch, grilled chicken salad, balsamic strawberry salad