Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad
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.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 178.38kcal
Equipment
- Whisk
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound thin sliced chicken breasts
- 8 ounces arugula
- 8 ounces mixed greens
- 1 pint of strawberries sliced
- 1 large avocado diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing and Marinade
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup champagne vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 small shallot diced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by making the dressing and marinade. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake to combine.
- Use half of the dressing/marinade to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or while you prep the other ingredients.
- Grill the chicken at 400 degrees F for 5-6 minutes per side. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F. Cook longer if you use larger chicken breasts or thighs.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes then slice and assemble the salad by adding all the ingredients to a platter.
- Pour the dressing on top of the salad just before serving, toss and enjoy!
Notes
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 178.38kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.23g | Protein: 1.65g | Fat: 18.37g | Saturated Fat: 2.53g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13.23g | Sodium: 48.15mg | Potassium: 214.44mg | Fiber: 0.74g | Sugar: 0.83g | Vitamin A: 1328.29IU | Vitamin C: 14.92mg | Calcium: 69.86mg | Iron: 0.96mg
