Layered Strawberry Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Layered Strawberry Chicken Salad, a feast for both the eyes and the palate! This stunning dish features a refreshing medley of crisp baby spinach, mixed greens, and juicy strawberries, layered with tender chunks of cooked chicken breast, tangy crumbled feta cheese, and the satisfying crunch of sliced almonds. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle zing, while a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together with its rich, tangy-sweet finish. With just 20 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this salad is perfect for a quick yet elegant lunch, dinner, or picnic centerpiece. Served in a glass bowl to showcase its colorful, textured layers, this recipe is as much a showstopper as it is a healthy, protein-rich meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Strawberries
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 3 cups Baby spinach
- 2 cups Mixed greens
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese
- 0.25 cups Sliced almonds
- 0.25 cups Red onion
- 0.5 cups Balsamic vinaigrette
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries. Remove the stems and slice them thinly.
Shred or chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.
In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, start layering the salad. Begin with the baby spinach, followed by a layer of mixed greens.
Next, create a layer of shredded chicken, spreading it evenly across the greens.
Add a layer of sliced strawberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the strawberries.
Add the sliced almonds and thinly sliced red onion for a crunchy and tangy layer.
Season the salad with salt and pepper, evenly sprinkling across the top layer.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the entire salad or serve on the side for individual portions.
Serve immediately with a large serving spoon to ensure each scoop includes all the delicious layers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 123 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 730 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 578 mg | 12% | |
*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.
