Strawberry Chicken Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
A fresh, vibrant salad made with juicy strawberries, tender grilled chicken, crisp romaine or butter lettuce, cranberries, and crunchy nuts, all tossed in a sweet‑tangy strawberry balsamic dressing. Light, colorful, and perfect for spring and summer meals.
Ingredients
- 2 C. Cooked Chicken Chopped
- 4 C. Romaine, Butter Lettuce or Spinach Chopped
- 2 C. Strawberries Chopped
- 1/2 C. Dried Cranberries
- 1/4 C. Red Onion Sliced
- 1/4 C. Feta or Blue Cheese Crumbled
- 1/4 C. Almonds, Walnuts, or Pecans Chopped
Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
- 1 C. Strawberries Chopped
- 1/4 C. Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 C. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
- 1 Garlic Clove Minced
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the chopped chicken, lettuce, strawberries, dried cranberries, red onion slices, crumbled feta or blue cheese, and chopped nuts.
Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Toss the salad with the prepared dressing or drizzle the dressing on top of individual servings.