Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chicken and Avocado

Name: Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chicken and Avocado
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon golden balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh tarragon; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 6 cups loosely packed fresh spinach; 6-8 large strawberries; 1 avocado; 3-4 thinly sliced rings of red onion; ¼ cup feta cheese; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
2 servings
Calories
759 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chicken and Avocado

Iris Warren

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A simple balsamic dressing does double duty as a marinade for the chicken in this light and healthy, fresh avocado and strawberry spinach salad.

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Ingredients

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Dressing:

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon golden balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh tarragon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Salad:

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 cups loosely packed fresh spinach
6-8 large strawberries , hulled and quartered
1 avocado , peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
3-4 thinly sliced rings of red onion
¼ cup feta cheese
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

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Instructions

Whisk the extra virgin olive oil with the balsamic vinegar, sugar, tarragon, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl until blended.
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow bowl and cover with half of the dressing, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Spray a grill pan or 12-inch non-stick pan with cooking spray and heat to medium high. Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill pan. Cook for 3 minutes then flip the chicken breasts. Cook for another 3 minutes, and turn. Reduce the cooking temperature to medium low and cook the chicken for 20-25 minutes more, turning every 5 minutes or so. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken, but it will be done when it hits 165 degrees internal temperature. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes then slice into ¼ inch slices.
Arrange the spinach, strawberries and red onion in a bowl. Lightly toss with the remaining dressing. Add the avocado, sliced chicken and top with feta and almond slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 759kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 54g (83%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 721mg (30%) Potassium 1880mg (54%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 8846IU (177%) Vitamin C 72mg (80%) Calcium 309mg (31%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 759 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	759kcal	38%
Carbohydrates	38g	13%
Protein	36g	72%
Fat	54g	83%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Cholesterol	89mg	30%
Sodium	721mg	30%
Potassium	1880mg	40%
Fiber	14g	56%
Sugar	14g	28%
Vitamin A	8846IU	177%
Vitamin C	72mg	80%
Calcium	309mg	31%
Iron	6mg	33%