Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
2 dinner
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Calories
861 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
North American
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe
Description
The Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe features a medley of greens—baby arugula and spring mix—combined with chopped strawberries and pecans, lending fresh and nutty notes. The chicken breasts are marinated in a balsamic dressing that includes honey and Dijon mustard, then grilled to develop a smoky flavor and tender bite. Tossing the salad with diced avocado adds creaminess. The balsamic dressing is both marinade and final dressing, unifying the ingredients with bright acidity and subtle sweetness.
Grilling the marinated chicken breasts brings a savory element that contrasts with the fragile sweetness of the strawberries and the peppery bite from the arugula. The pecans offer a crunchy texture to balance the softness of the chicken and the creamy avocado. Once tossed with the remaining dressing, the salad is ready to serve immediately.
Ingredients
Balsamic Dressing
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Greek yogurt optional, 2 tablespoons, plain, style: Greek
Grilled Chicken Salad
- 2 chicken breast
- 5 ounces arugula baby
- 2 ½ ounces spring mix
- 2 cups strawberries chopped
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
- Place all the balsamic dressing ingredients into a 1-cup Mason jar. Close the lid and shake well.
- Put the chicken breasts in a container and pour ¼ cup of the dressing over top. Turn the chicken so that it is well coated in the marinade and set it aside for ½ hour.
- While the chicken is marinating, place the spinach, arugula, strawberries, pecans, and diced avocado in a large salad bowl. Preheat your grill to medium-high.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on your BBQ. Grill the chicken for 15 minutes, turning halfway. Remove the chicken from the grill and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the chicken to the salad bowl, pour the remaining dressing over the top and toss to coat. Serve right away.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2dinner
Amount Per Serving
Calories 861 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ½ of the recipe (meal sized) | |
| Calories | 861kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 65g | 100% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 42g | 210% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1833mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 7719IU | 154% |
| Vitamin C | 122mg | 136% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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