Description
The Best Strawberry Chicken Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that beautifully marries the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the savory flavor of grilled chicken. Perfect for picnics, light lunches, or gatherings, this salad boasts an array of textures and colors that will delight your palate and impress your guests. With the addition of crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy poppyseed dressing, every bite is a burst of flavor. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this nutritious recipe is customizable to suit your tastes or dietary needs. Enjoy it as a hearty main course or a delightful side dish—the possibilities are endless!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 gala apple, sliced
- 1/3 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons crushed walnuts
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper (for seasoning)
- Creamy poppyseed dressing or raspberry vinaigrette (for serving)
Instructions
- Divide the chopped romaine lettuce into two bowls and refrigerate until serving.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before slicing.
- While chicken rests, slice strawberries and apples; distribute them evenly over the romaine lettuce.
- Top each bowl with craisins, mozzarella cheese, walnuts, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with your choice of dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg