Enjoy ripe summer berries in this Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad. Juicy grilled chicken, tangy feta cheese and ripe strawberries are topped with a delicious homemade vinaigrette making this the perfect summer salad.

Salad with strawberries and chicken on a silver platter.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

Easy to make. Start to finish this recipe takes less than 25 minutes!
Great for parties. This hearty salad is simple and can be multiplied to feed a crowd at a summer party. Serve this alongside my Steak Caesar Salad to give your guests options!
Perfect for the summer months. Adding strawberries to a salad adds a juicy sweet burst of flavor. This is a perfect salad for a warm summer night!

Ingredients

Grilled chicken. This recipe calls for thin-sliced chicken breasts but you can use regular chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs. Keep in mind the cooking time will be longer.
Strawberries. It's peak strawberry season in summer so it's a great time to use your local pickings.
Champagne vinaigrette. A combination of mustard, garlic, olive oil, shallots, champagne vinegar and salt & pepper.

See the recipe card below for the remaining ingredients and quantities.

Substitutions & Variations

Switch up the vinegar. White wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar are staples in most houses and both work great to replace champagne vinegar.
Use baby spinach. Berries and spinach are a magical combination. Add some spinach in place of the arugula or mixed greens or in addition to.
Add some crunch. Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or crunchy almonds are all great toppings for salads.
Use creamy goat cheese or blue cheese instead of feta.

Instructions

A salad dressing in a measuring cup with a whisk.

Step 1: Combine olive oil, champagne vinegar, garlic, dijon mustard, diced shallot, salt & pepper and whisk together.

Step 2: Add chicken to a bowl, and pour half of the dressing mixture over the chicken for at least 30 minutes if not overnight.

Step 3: Grill the chicken at 400 degrees F for about 5-6 minutes on each side. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F. Allow the chicken to cool to the touch and slice.

Step 4: Add mixed greens and arugula to a large bowl or platter. Top with sliced strawberries, diced avocado, grilled chicken, and crumbled feta cheese. Add dressing mixture on top or in a salad dressing cruet to the side.

Sarah's Top Tips

Marinate chicken ahead of time. You can also cook it ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the salad.
Make the dressing for this strawberry salad ahead of time. You can use this on a variety of salads and store it in the fridge.
Use fresh strawberries. In Spring and summer there is no shortage of sweet juicy strawberries, take advantage!
Add dressing to each individual serving to keep the salad crisp and fresh.

A green salad with sliced strawberries and grilled chicken.

Serving Suggestions

This strawberry chicken salad recipe will pair well with light and fresh cocktails such as watermelon margaritas and main dishes such as lemon pepper chicken thighs.

Storage

Vinegar-based salad dressings will last 3-4 weeks in the fridge due to the high acidity. Store leftover salad undressed in the fridge for 2-3 days. Add the dressing right before serving.