Strawberry and Orange Chicken Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and refreshing flavors of this Strawberry and Orange Chicken Salad! This nutrient-packed dish combines tender, grilled chicken breast with crisp mixed greens, juicy strawberries, and sweet orange segments for a delightful mix of textures and tastes. Finished with crunchy sliced almonds, creamy crumbled feta, and a tangy homemade citrus dressing made with orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad offers the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and zesty. Ready in just 30 minutes and loaded with fresh, wholesome ingredients, it’s an ideal recipe for a light lunch, stunning side, or quick weeknight dinner. Bursting with color and flavor, this fruit-forward chicken salad is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup orange segments
- 1 quarter cup almonds, sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides.
Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
While the chicken cooks, rinse and halve the strawberries, and peel and segment the orange. Set aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the citrus dressing by whisking together olive oil, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed greens as the base.
Top the greens with sliced strawberries, orange segments, sliced almonds, and crumbled feta cheese.
Add the grilled chicken slices on top of the salad.
Drizzle the citrus dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
Toss gently to combine or serve as is for a composed presentation. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.5 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.7 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 306 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 3565 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.7 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.3 g | ||
| Protein | 112.2 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 990 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2285 mg | 49% | |
*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.
