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A serving platter with strawberry goat cheese salad and grilled chicken with balsamic dressing.

Grilled chicken strawberry salad

5 from 1 vote
Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad is loaded with fresh strawberries, juicy chicken, creamy goat cheese and topped with a balsamic dressing. A handful of pecans add crunch to the salad making it tastier than restaurant-style salads and perfect for a healthy and fresh dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced horizontally
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the dressing

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the salad

  • 4 cups greens spinach & arugula
  • 1 ½ cups strawberries halved
  • ½ cup Persian cucumber thinly sliced
  • ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
  • ⅓ cup pecan halves

Instructions

  • Pat dry the chicken breasts with a kitchen towel.
  • To a wide bowl whisk the ingredients to marinate; balsamic vinegar, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breast and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Set it aside.
  • In a small bowl whisk the ingredients for dressing; balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Set it aside.
  • Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill; add the chicken breast and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the salad ingredients and mix them in a large bowl. Add the cooked chicken to the salad and drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss.
  • Serve the salad immediately.

Notes

  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before adding to the marinade. 
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. 
  • Slice the grilled chicken to make it easier to eat. 
  • The chicken can be served hot or cold. 
  • Halve or slice the strawberries. 
  • Red onion has a sweet, mild flavor but you can use yellow onion. 
  • Not a fan of goat cheese? Use feta cheese or your favorite shredded cheese. 
  • For even more crunch, roast the pecans in a dry skillet before adding to the salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 761mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg
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