Description
Try this fresh strawberry chicken salad recipe—sweet, savory, and perfect for a quick, healthy lunch that satisfies every craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup extra‑virgin olive oil
- Pinch of sea salt and cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the 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 sear for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove, let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens with the sliced strawberries, feta, almonds, and cranberries.
- Add chicken: Layer the sliced chicken on top of the greens.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a hot skillet to get a nice caramelized crust on the chicken.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of Greek yogurt to the dressing.
- Keep the strawberries chilled until you’re ready to assemble to prevent sogginess.
- 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 recipe