Description
A vibrant salad featuring tender chicken, fresh strawberries, creamy feta, and crunchy almonds, perfect for lunch or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby spinach (washed and dried)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 2 cooked chicken breasts (sliced, about 1 pound)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: If you haven’t already cooked your chicken, grill or bake it until it reaches a safe internal temperature. Once cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Slice the strawberries and red onion: Hull the strawberries by removing their green tops, then slice them into thin pieces. For the red onion, slice it thinly to keep the flavor mellow.
- Toast the almonds: Toss sliced almonds into a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally until they turn golden brown, which usually takes 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, add spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, chicken, and crumbled feta. Drizzle your dressing over the top and gently toss everything together.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer your salad to individual plates or a serving platter. Sprinkle toasted almonds on top and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and visual appeal. Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salad, chicken salad, strawberry salad, healthy recipes, summer recipes