Description
The Best Strawberry Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of flavors that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Featuring juicy grilled chicken, ripe strawberries, and crunchy apples, this salad is not just visually appealing but also packed with nutrition. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a quick weeknight meal, it offers a refreshing twist on traditional salads. With its vibrant colors and satisfying ingredients, this salad is sure to impress your guests or satisfy your craving for something light yet filling. Enjoy it as a main course or as a side dish at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 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
- Raspberry Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Prepare the lettuce by dividing it evenly among two medium bowls and refrigerate.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grill until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- While the chicken rests, slice the strawberries and apple, then divide among the bowls of lettuce.
- Assemble each salad with slices of chicken, craisins, mozzarella cheese, and walnuts. Drizzle with your choice of dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 cups (250g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg