Description
A fresh and healthy Strawberry Chicken Salad packed with grilled chicken, strawberries, apples, nuts, and cheese. Perfect for summer lunch.
Ingredients
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup strawberries, sliced
1 gala apple, sliced
1/3 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons crushed walnuts
Creamy poppyseed dressing
Raspberry vinaigrette
Instructions
1. Divide chopped romaine evenly into two bowls and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Grill chicken over medium-high heat until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
5. Slice strawberries and apples.
6. Top lettuce with fruit, craisins, mozzarella, and walnuts.
7. Add sliced chicken and drizzle with desired dressing before serving.
Notes
Store ingredients separately for meal prep.
Add dressing just before serving to keep salad crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Strawberry Chicken Salad, chicken salad recipe, fresh salad, summer lunch, healthy chicken dish