Summer Pecan Chicken Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Summer Pecan Chicken Salad, the ultimate warm-weather dish that’s bursting with refreshing flavors and textures. Tender, perfectly seared chicken breasts are paired with crisp mixed greens, juicy strawberries, crunchy pecan halves, and tangy crumbled feta, creating a delightful balance of sweet and savory. A homemade balsamic-honey-Dijon dressing ties it all together, adding a zesty finish that’s both light and satisfying. Ideal for a quick yet elevated lunch or dinner, this salad is ready in just 30 minutes and makes a healthy, gluten-free meal that’s perfect for summertime entertaining or a simple family meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup strawberries (sliced)
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Cook the chicken breasts in the skillet for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, pecan halves, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
Top the salad with the sliced chicken.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Summer Pecan Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 816 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 531 mg | 11% | |
*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.
