Strawberry Chicken Salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 398kcal
This healthy Strawberry Chicken Salad is packed with sweet strawberries, grilled chicken, and superfood greens all tossed in my favorite almond butter balsamic dressing. Vegan and dairy free friendly using a simple protein and cheese swap.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 pound organic boneless skinless chicken breasts, fat trimmed and tenderized
Salad:
- 5 ounces fresh salad greens
- 1 pound large strawberries hulled and sliced
- 4 ounces feta crumbled
- ½ cup crushed walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries optional
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts optional
- The BEST Balsamic Almond Butter Dressing recipe linked
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: 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.
- Grill: 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.
- To assemble the salad: Place salad greens in a bowl, sliced strawberries, and chicken. Add crumbled feta (about 2 TBSP per dish), crushed walnuts, hemp hearts and dried blueberries (if using). Serve with my favorite almond butter balsamic dressing.
Notes
VEGETARIAN SWAP - Omit the chicken or add in plant based "chicken" tenders for a vegan option. Vegan feta is another option for the cheese to keep this recipe dairy free friendly.
STORAGE - store chicken and salad components in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutritional information does not include dressing.
Nutrition
Serving: 4bowls | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 490mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g