Strawberry Chicken Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
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Strawberry Chicken Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
Description
The salad features a base of chopped romaine lettuce topped with tender cooked chicken pieces, sliced fresh strawberries, dried cranberries for chewiness, thinly sliced red onion for mild sharpness, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and crunchy sliced almonds. The components combine fresh and dried fruits with protein and greens for a balanced mix.
The strawberry balsamic dressing is prepared in a blender by puréeing fresh strawberries with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. This creates a smooth, tangy, slightly sweet dressing that complements the salad ingredients without overpowering them.
To serve, the salad ingredients are tossed together and coated evenly with dressing or the dressing is drizzled on individual portions. This salad makes a light meal or a flavorful starter suited for warmer weather or light lunches.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups chicken chopped, cooked
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 cups strawberries chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion sliced
- 1/4 cup goat cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup almonds sliced
Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic, salt and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl toss the chicken, romaine, strawberries, dried cranberries, red onion, goat cheese, and sliced almonds. Toss with dressing or drizzle on top of served portions.
Notes
- The strawberry balsamic dressing is made fresh by pureeing strawberries with vinegar and seasonings for balanced sweetness and acidity.
- Use cooked, chopped chicken to add protein and substance to the salad.
- Mix the salad just before serving to keep the romaine crisp.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2857IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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