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Strawberry Chicken Salad for Quick, Flavorful Meals
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Strawberry Chicken Salad for Quick, Flavorful Meals

A refreshing blend of grilled chicken, tangy balsamic dressing, sweet strawberries, avocado, feta cheese, and crisp greens. Perfect for a healthy, fast weeknight dinner or seasonal entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 lb (450g)
  • Kosher salt, 1 tsp + ½ tsp
  • Black pepper, ½ tsp + ½ tsp
  • Olive oil, 2 tsp + ½ cup
  • Sliced strawberries (dressing), 1 cup
  • Balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup
  • Water, 2 tbsp
  • Minced shallot, 1 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard, 1 tsp
  • Honey, 1 tsp
  • Romaine hearts, 8 cups
  • English cucumber, 1 cup
  • Sliced strawberries (salad), 1 cup
  • Avocado, 1 medium
  • Feta cheese, ⅓ cup
  • Pecans, ⅓ cup
  • Red onion

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper
  2. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a skillet; cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until golden
  3. Whisk dressing: ½ cup olive oil, balsamic, water, ½ tsp salt, shallot, mustard, honey
  4. Arrange romaine, cucumber, strawberries, and red onion on a platter
  5. Top with avocado, crumbled feta, toasted pecans, and cooled chicken
  6. Drizzle dressing over the salad

Notes

Use frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable
Substitute kale for romaine
Toast pecans in a skillet for extra flavor
Dressing doubles as a marinade—marinate chicken 20-30 minutes for extra moisture