Description
A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Chicken Salad featuring tender cooked chicken breast, fresh strawberries, aromatic mint, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted nuts, all tossed in a light balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for a healthy main course that’s quick to prepare and ideal for warm weather meals.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or diced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans, toasted (optional)
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens. Add the cooked chicken breast pieces, sliced strawberries, thinly sliced mint leaves, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted nuts if using. Gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice), honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture just before serving. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing without bruising the strawberries or greens.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors and crisp textures.
Notes
- Grilled or rotisserie chicken works especially well for this salad to add a smoky depth.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the goat cheese or replace it with creamy avocado slices.
- This salad is best served fresh but you can prep individual components in advance and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
