Chicken Salad Strawberry Vinaigrette Plus
Elevate your salad game with the vibrant and refreshing **Chicken Salad Strawberry Vinaigrette Plus**—a perfect harmony of savory and sweet flavors that’s ideal for any season. This nutritious recipe features tender, grilled chicken breast atop a bed of crisp mixed spring greens, complemented by juicy slices of fresh strawberries, crunchy cucumber, tangy blue cheese crumbles, and irresistibly sweet candied pecans. The star of the dish is the homemade strawberry vinaigrette, a delightful blend of fresh strawberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, whisked to perfection with extra virgin olive oil for a silky, flavorful finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this colorful salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with a balanced mix of textures and bold flavors. Perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or even as a show-stopping centerpiece for your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 6 cups Mixed spring greens
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 0.5 cup Candied pecans
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup Fresh strawberries (for vinaigrette)
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Set aside to cool slightly before slicing into strips.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the strawberry vinaigrette. In a blender or food processor, combine fresh strawberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until fully emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed spring greens, fresh strawberry slices, cucumber, blue cheese crumbles, and candied pecans.
Add the sliced grilled chicken to the salad.
Drizzle the strawberry vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately on plates or bowls and enjoy your refreshing Chicken Salad Strawberry Vinaigrette Plus!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.1 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.5 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 336 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 2842 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.9 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.1 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.6 g | ||
| Protein | 162.8 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1466 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 31.8 mg | 177% | |
| Potassium | 6045 mg | 129% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
