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Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe
When the sun is shining, we want something light, sweet, tangy, refreshing, and delicious! This strawberry balsamic chicken salad is loaded with sweet summer strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy avocado. Top it off with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette!
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 2 dinner
Calories: 861 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
Balsamic Dressing
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon EACH: sea salt and black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons plain Greek-style yogurt
Grilled Chicken Salad
- 2 chicken breasts
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 2 ½ ounces spring mix
- 2 cups chopped strawberries
- ½ cup Chopped Pecans
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
Monounsaturated Fat
42g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
535mg
(22%)
Potassium
1833mg
(52%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
7719IU
(154%)
Vitamin C
122mg
(136%)
Calcium
217mg
(22%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2dinner
Amount Per Serving
Calories 861
% 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.