Description
The Best Strawberry Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of juicy grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, and crisp apples, resulting in a vibrant dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines healthy ingredients like romaine lettuce and walnuts with creamy poppyseed dressing and raspberry vinaigrette, making it not only visually appealing but also incredibly tasty. Ready in just 37 minutes, it’s ideal for a light lunch or a hearty dinner that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 gala apple, sliced
- 1/3 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons crushed walnuts
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dressings: Creamy poppyseed dressing and raspberry vinaigrette
Instructions
- Prepare the lettuce by dividing the chopped romaine evenly into two bowls and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill on medium-high heat until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest for five minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken rests, slice the strawberries and apple.
- Assemble each salad by placing lettuce in bowls, topping with fruits, craisins, mozzarella cheese, walnuts, and sliced chicken. Serve with dressings on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg