Description
The Best Strawberry Chicken Salad is a delightful and vibrant dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. Combining tender grilled chicken, juicy strawberries, and a medley of fresh ingredients, this salad is both satisfying and refreshing. Ideal for picnics, light dinners, or meal prep, it delivers an explosion of flavors and textures in every bite. With its colorful presentation and nutritious components, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 gala apple, sliced
- 1/3 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons crushed walnuts
- Creamy poppyseed dressing or raspberry vinaigrette
Instructions
- Divide the chopped romaine evenly into two bowls and chill in the refrigerator.
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat until cooked through (165 degrees F). Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice strawberries and apples while the chicken rests; distribute them between the bowls of lettuce.
- Top each salad with craisins, mozzarella cheese, walnuts, and sliced chicken. Serve with your choice of dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg