Chicken and Strawberry Salad
This light and simple chicken and strawberry salad recipe is ready to enjoy in just a few minutes! Perfect for summer lunches, as a light dinner, or to pack up for a picnic.
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 416kcal
Ingredients
- 1 + ½ Cup Leafy Greens of Choice (leaf lettuce, romaine, spinach, etc.)
- 1 mini English cucumber, washed and chopped into bite-sized pieces (about ⅓ - ½ Cup)
- 4-6 large strawberries, washed, de-stemmed and chopped into bite-sized pieces (about ⅓ - ½ Cup)
- 1 grilled chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ ounce crumbled goat cheese
- a drizzle of olive oil
- a drizzle of balsamic glaze
- a dash of salt
Instructions
- Add your greens to a bowl. Add a generous handful (or two) of your favorite leafy greens to your desired serving bowl or plate.1 + ½ Cup Leafy Greens of Choice
- Top with cucumber, strawberries, chicken, and cheese. Add the chopped cucumber and strawberry pieces on top of the greens. Then place the cooked chicken on top, topping with a sprinkle of cheese. *The order doesn't really matter, so arrange it however looks good to you.1 mini English cucumber, washed and chopped into bite-sized pieces, 4-6 large strawberries, washed, de-stemmed and chopped into bite-sized pieces, 1 grilled chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces, ½ ounce crumbled goat cheese
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze, and end with a dash of salt. Give the whole salad a light drizzle of olive oil, then a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Finish with a shake or two of salt.a drizzle of olive oil, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, a dash of salt
- Enjoy! Eat right away while everything is fresh and crisp!
Notes
*nutrition values were calculated with 6-ounces of cooked chicken breast, and may vary based on the type and amount of chicken used, and amount of dressing ingredients used.
Variation Ideas:
- Use different types of chicken. Instead of grilled chicken breast, you can use rotisserie chicken for convenience, frozen chicken tenders for a crispy twist, crockpot shredded chicken, or whatever leftover cooked chicken you have in your fridge. You can also use chicken thighs if preferred. The best chicken is the one you enjoy and that you have prepped and ready to go!
- Other dressing options. This salad is also great with a balsamic vinaigrette, champagne vinaigrette, strawberry vinaigrette, poppy seed dressing, or even a simple Italian dressing.
- Add fresh blueberries. Add a handful for more sweetness and added fruit.
- Change up the cheese (or skip it). Try crumbled feta, shredded parmesan, or skip the cheese altogether if desired.
- Add crunch. Top with roasted and salted pepitas, pecans, walnuts, sliced almonds, or croutons.
- Add avocado. If you want to add some more creaminess, top with slices of avocado.
- Add red onions. If you love raw onions in your salads, add some thin slices.
- Toss in a grain. If desired, add a little cooked quinoa or cooked farro.
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 1252mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 26500IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 6mg
