Description
The Best Strawberry Chicken Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of fresh strawberries and crunchy apples with savory grilled chicken. This salad is ideal for warm weather gatherings or as a light lunch at home. Topped with a creamy poppyseed dressing and raspberry vinaigrette, each bite bursts with flavor and texture, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 gala apple
- 1/3 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons crushed walnuts
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper (to taste)
- Creamy poppyseed dressing and raspberry vinaigrette
Instructions
- Prepare the lettuce: Place chopped romaine into two medium bowls and chill.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grill until cooked through (165°F). Let rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Prepare the fruit: Slice strawberries and apple; divide between bowls.
- Assemble the salad: Top each salad with craisins, mozzarella cheese, walnuts, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with dressings before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg