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Overhead view of a strawberry chicken salad in a bowl.

Strawberry Chicken Salad

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  • Author: Julianne Dell
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Refrigerator
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This sweet-savory grilled chicken salad with fresh strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese is tossed with my favorite homemade lemon vinaigrette.


Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 1 pound chicken, seasoned, grilled & chopped
  • 5 ounces baby spring mix
  • 1 large English cucumber, sliced
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (optional)
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds (optional)
  • Goat cheese for garnish (optional)

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2- tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • ½  teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper  (to taste)


Instructions

  1. For the salad: season and grill the chicken, allow to cool. Toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl to combined. Toss with dressing or serve dressing on the side.
  2. For the vinaigrette: combine all the ingredients in a glass jar with a lid and shake to combine. If you prefer a less salty dressing, start with ¼ teaspoon. Add additional vinegar or lemon juice to taste. Store dressing at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • Chicken can be seasoned with your favorite salt and pepper seasoning. I love Crazy Jane’s Mix Up Salt or Trader Joe’s Lemon Pepper grinders.