Strawberry Chicken Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing Recipe
This refreshing Strawberry Chicken Salad combines tender cooked chicken with crisp romaine, juicy strawberries, dried cranberries, red onions, goat cheese, and almonds, all tossed in a vibrant homemade strawberry balsamic dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a delightful dinner, this salad is bursting with fresh, tangy, and sweet flavors that complement each other beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 4 cups romaine, chopped
- 2 cups strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a food processor or blender, pulse the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set the dressing aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, chopped romaine, chopped strawberries, dried cranberries, sliced red onion, crumbled goat cheese, and sliced almonds. Toss the salad ingredients together to mix evenly.
- Serve with dressing: Either toss the salad with the prepared strawberry balsamic dressing or drizzle the dressing over individual served portions just before eating for freshness and brightness.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken breasts to save time.
- To toast almonds, heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast sliced almonds for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently. Let cool before adding to salad.
- For a vegan option, substitute the chicken with chickpeas and replace goat cheese with a plant-based cheese or omit it.
- Prepare dressing in advance and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Avoid adding dressing too early to keep salad greens crisp.
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