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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chicken and Avocado
A simple balsamic dressing does double duty as a marinade for the chicken in this light and healthy, fresh avocado and strawberry spinach salad.
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
Ingredients
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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.