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Balsamic Chicken, Strawberry, and Apple Salad
Juicy balsamic chicken, strawberry, and apple salad topped with creamy balsamic dressing, feta cheese, and chopped pecans.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 425 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup balsamic salad dressing divided
- 6-8 cups baby spinach
- 1 thinly sliced (any yellow-red apple will do great, I used fuji)
- 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup Chopped Pecans
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Brush chicken on both sides with some of the balsamic dressing.
- Cook chicken on the stove in a greased skillet or on the grill over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Brush again with balsamic dressing on both sides and cook another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate or cutting board and slice into strips.
- Assemble salads with spinach leaves on the bottom. Top with strawberries, apples, chicken, feta cheese, and pecans.
- Serve salad immediately with remaining balsamic dressing.
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Notes
- Salad can be prepped in advance, simply wait to add the dressing until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
425kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
778mg
(32%)
Potassium
715mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
4256IU
(85%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 778mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4256IU | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.