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The Best Strawberry Chicken Salad

The Best Strawberry Chicken Salad

A fresh salad with seasoned chicken, strawberries, greens, avocado, nuts, and creamy dressing, balanced enough to serve as a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 450 g total
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • 2 cups strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds or candied pecans
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup poppy seed dressing or strawberry vinaigrette

Equipment

  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Large Salad Bowl

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, then cook in a skillet or grill pan until done.
  2. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  3. Arrange greens, strawberries, avocado, nuts, feta, and onion in a bowl, then top with sliced chicken.
  4. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Notes

  • Dress the salad at the last minute to keep the greens crisp.
  • Use firm strawberries so the salad stays fresh-looking.
  • Store components separately for the best leftovers.