Description
The Best Strawberry Chicken Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that beautifully combines grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, and crunchy walnuts over a bed of crisp romaine lettuce. This salad is not only visually appealing with its colorful ingredients but also packed with flavor and nutrition, making it an ideal choice for picnics, light lunches, or summer dinners. With a creamy poppyseed dressing that enhances the sweetness of the fruits, this salad is sure to impress your guests while being simple to prepare. Perfect for any occasion, you can enjoy it as a main course or a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 gala apple
- 1/3 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons crushed walnuts
Instructions
- Divide chopped romaine lettuce into two bowls and refrigerate.
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Slice strawberries and apples into bite-sized pieces; add to bowls of lettuce.
- Top each salad with craisins, mozzarella cheese, crushed walnuts, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with creamy poppyseed dressing or raspberry vinaigrette before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg