Description
Zesty Chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad is a delightful mix of juicy chicken, sweet strawberries, and vibrant spinach, all topped with a refreshing ginger-lime dressing. This salad is perfect for warm days when you’re craving something light yet satisfying. It comes together effortlessly and makes an eye-catching dish for picnics or dinner parties. With its explosion of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup candied pecans
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, grated ginger, honey, and olive oil until combined.
- In a large bowl, toss spinach with sliced strawberries and red onion. Add half of the dressing and mix gently.
- Slice the grilled chicken and place on top of the salad. Sprinkle with feta cheese and candied pecans.
- Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg