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Best Strawberry Chicken Salad

Best Strawberry Chicken Salad for a Fresh and Tasty Twist

Experience the Best Strawberry Chicken Salad with juicy grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, and crispy apples for a refreshing twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Chopped Romaine Lettuce Substitute with mixed greens or spinach if desired.
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Can use turkey or tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as an alternative.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Strawberries Can substitute with blueberries or raspberries.
  • 1 piece Gala Apple Honeycrisp or Fuji can be used as alternatives.
  • ½ cup Craisins (Dried Cranberries) Raisins or dried cherries make good substitutes.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Can be replaced with goat cheese or omitted.
  • ½ cup Crushed Walnuts Pecans or almonds can be used instead.
For the Dressings
  • ½ cup Creamy Poppyseed Dressing Can use vinaigrette for a lighter option.
  • ¼ cup Raspberry Vinaigrette Balsamic vinaigrette is a flavorful alternative.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Salad Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse and dry your romaine lettuce, chop it into bite-sized pieces and refrigerate to chill.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. Slice the strawberries and gala apple into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  4. Assemble the salad by dividing the chilled romaine lettuce between bowls. Layer with strawberries, apple, craisins, mozzarella cheese, and walnuts.
  5. Top the salad with sliced chicken and drizzle with creamy poppyseed and raspberry vinaigrette.
  6. Serve immediately while still fresh, and toss gently before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Check chicken temperature with a thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F. Prep ingredients in advance and dress the salad just before serving for crunch.

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