Description
The Best Strawberry Chicken Salad offers a perfect blend of fresh, vibrant flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. This refreshing dish combines juicy strawberries, tender grilled chicken, and crisp greens, making it an ideal choice for summer picnics or quick weeknight dinners. Packed with essential nutrients and customizable toppings, this salad is not only healthy but also incredibly satisfying. With its colorful presentation and delightful taste, The Best Strawberry Chicken Salad is sure to impress at any gathering or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 gala apple
- 1/3 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons crushed walnuts
- Creamy poppyseed dressing or raspberry vinaigrette
Instructions
- Prepare the lettuce by dividing the chopped romaine among two bowls and refrigerate.
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest for five minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken rests, slice the strawberries and apple into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble each salad bowl by adding lettuce, sliced fruit, craisins, mozzarella cheese, crushed walnuts, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle the desired dressing over the top and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg