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Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad with Almond Butter Balsamic Dressing

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Posted:9/2/19
Updated:6/12/20
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A simple & healthy Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad to ring in the end of summer that is both gluten-free and paleo-friendly! With sweet strawberries, protein-packed grilled chicken, and superfood greens all tossed in my favorite Almond Butter Balsamic Dressing, you’ll want to make this summer salad recipe again and again!

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I can’t believe summer is just about over. I don’t know about you, but it feels like it didn’t even happen. Like, where did the time go??

Oh, I know! It went to all the sunny days and warm nights spent with family and friends. That’s part of the reason I love summer so much. It gives you a chance to slow down, take a break (when we can), and spend the time with the people you care about most.

So with summer coming to an end, I thought it best to share a strawberry chicken salad recipe to highlight the sweet summer strawberries.

Healthy Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad

grilled chicken strawberry salad in a white bowl with a fork

Technically, it’s still summer and thankfully I keep finding beautiful strawberries on sale.

When these bright, red berries are at their peak, I find it best to enjoy them freshly sliced over a bed of greens. Adding chicken to the mix and tossing it in an almond butter balsamic dressing (FMK original) is the strawb-erry on top of the cake salad.

Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad Recipe

  • organic boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • olive oil
  • balsamic vinegar
  • salt & pepper
  • salad greens
  • large strawberries (tip on hulling below!)
  • feta, crumbled (sub goat cheese, if you like or omit for DF)
  • crushed walnuts (sub pumpkin seeds)
  • hemp hearts (optional)
  • dried blueberries (optional)
  • balsamic almond butter dressing
strawberry salad with grilled chicken in two white bowls with almond butter dressing

How to Make Healthy Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Place chicken breast in shallow bowl or dish; pour dressing mixture over, cover and transfer to the fridge for 20-30 minutes to marinate.
  2. Place oiled grill pan or cast-iron skillet on stovetop and heat to medium. (Or use an outdoor grill.) Add marinated chicken, cooking on one side about 4-5 minutes, before flipping and cooking for another 4-5 minutes. Continue cooking chicken until internal temperature has reached 165ºF. Remove chicken from pan and place on a tray to rest for 5 minutes. Slice chicken breast into about ¼” strips.
  3. To assemble the salad: Place salad greens in a bowl, sliced strawberries, and chicken. Add crumbled feta (about 2 TBSP per dish), crushed walnuts, and hemp hearts and dried blueberries (if using). Serve with my favorite almond butter balsamic dressing.

How to Hull Strawberries

Hulling strawberries is super quick and easy! You can even do it with a straw! All you have to do is angle a small, sharp knife and cut around the green leafy top of the strawberry, making sure to get into the pale flesh underneath. The hull should pull right out! Simply discard the hull and slice or quarter the strawberries.

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How to Store Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad

For the best results, I would recommend storing all the components of this healthy chicken salad recipe in separate containers. In other words, prep all the ingredients when you cook the chicken and assemble the salad when you are ready to serve!

The chicken will keep best in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

A Few Tips for The Best Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad Recipe:

  • Don’t like Feta? Sub crumbled goat cheese instead.
  • If you don’t have walnuts, pumpkin seeds or any of your favorite nut or seed will work! Pecans and sliced almonds are another favorite!
  • Hemp hearts and dried blueberries are there for extra crunch and chewiness in the salad, but feel free to omit them if you don’t have them on hand.
  • If you only need to serve 2 people, this strawberry chicken salad can easily be cut in half! Makes a simple and clean weeknight meal, too!

Hope you enjoy the sweet summer strawberries and last bits of summer!

grilled chicken strawberry salad in a white bowl with a fork

More Salad Recipes You’ll Love:

  • Summer Peach Salad with Quinoa and Arugula
  • Grilled Blackberry Balsamic Chicken Salad
  • Kale Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Reduction
  • Blackberry Fig Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Rainbow Kale Quinoa Salad with Creamy Ginger Dressing

If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and review on the blog! I love hearing  from you, and it helps others learn more about the recipe too! Xx Ashley

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How to Make…

Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries & Almond Butter Balsamic Dressing

A simple & healthy Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad to ring in the end of summer that is both gluten-free and paleo friendly! With sweet strawberries, protein-packed grilled chicken, and superfood greens all tossed in my favorite Almond Butter Balsamic Dressing, you’ll want to make this summer salad recipe again and again!

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1lb organic boneless, skinless chicken breast, fat trimmed and tenderized.
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 5oz fresh salad greens (pick your favorite)
  • About 16 large strawberries, hulled and sliced (or quartered)
  • 4oz feta, crumbled (or sub goat cheese)
  • ½ cup crushed walnuts (or sub pumpkin seeds)
  • 2 TBSP hemp hearts (optional)
  • Dried blueberries (optional)
  • The BEST Balsamic Almond Butter Dressing [ vegan, paleo, Whole30 option ]

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Place chicken breast in shallow bowl or dish; pour dressing mixture over, cover and transfer to the fridge for 20-30 minutes to marinate.
  2. Place oiled grill pan or cast-iron skillet on stovetop and heat to medium. (Or use an outdoor grill.) Add marinated chicken, cooking on one side about 4-5 minutes, before flipping and cooking for another 4-5 minutes. Continue cooking chicken until internal temperature has reached 165ºF. Remove chicken from pan and place on a tray to rest for 5 minutes. Slice chicken breast into about ¼” strips.
  3. To assemble the salad: Place salad greens in a bowl, sliced strawberries, and chicken. Add crumbled feta (about 2 TBSP per dish), crushed walnuts, and hemp hearts and dried blueberries (if using). Serve with my favorite almond butter balsamic dressing.

Recipes Notes:

Substitute the walnuts with your favorite nut or seed!

Omit the cheese for a vegan and dairy-free friendly recipe.

Nutritional information does not include dressing.

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size: 4 bowls
  • Calories: 398
  • Sugar: 11
  • Sodium: 490
  • Fat: 31
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 33
  • Cholesterol: 95
Category: Salad Method: Grill Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad, Strawberry Chicken Salad, Healthy Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad, Summer Salad Recipe
Author: Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen

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