Description
The Best Strawberry Chicken Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that seamlessly blends juicy grilled chicken with sweet strawberries and crisp apples. Perfect for summer picnics or light dinners, this salad offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With its colorful presentation and wholesome ingredients, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience worth savoring. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a healthy lunch, this salad is versatile enough to suit any occasion. Customize it with your favorite dressings or toppings for an added personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 small 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 (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the lettuce: Divide chopped romaine among two medium bowls and refrigerate until serving.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Slice the fruits: While the chicken rests, slice strawberries and apples.
- Assemble the salad: Top each bowl of lettuce with fruit, craisins, mozzarella cheese, crushed walnuts, and sliced chicken. Serve with your choice of dressing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg