Description
Try this fresh strawberry chicken salad inspired by Panera. Sweet, savory, and perfect for a quick lunch that feels like a treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb total)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry. Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove from heat, let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Toast the almonds: In the same skillet, add a splash of oil and toast almonds for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine salad greens, sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, feta, and basil. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Top and serve: Arrange sliced chicken on top of the salad. Sprinkle with extra feta if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness.
- Let the chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy.
- Toast almonds just until fragrant; they’ll brown quickly.
- Adjust the dressing’s sweetness by adding more honey or reducing it for a tangier bite.
- For a vegan version, swap Greek yogurt for a plant‑based yogurt and omit feta.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: strawberry chicken salad panera