Description
A fresh and vibrant salad combining juicy strawberries, tender chicken, crisp greens, and a sweet tangy balsamic dressing that brings everything together beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken pieces, sliced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup crumbled cheese
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Lightly oil the pan and cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked, then let it rest and slice.
- In a large bowl, add mixed salad greens, sliced strawberries, cooked chicken, and crumbled cheese.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Add dressing just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Adjust honey or vinegar to balance sweetness and tanginess to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: strawberry chicken salad, balsamic chicken salad, healthy salad recipe, fruit and chicken salad, easy summer salad