Delightful Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad to Refresh Your Day

Enjoy a refreshing Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad that's a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Marinating Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 380

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

1 lb Strawberries, sliced Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor infusion into the chicken.
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice for Marinade Enhances the strawberry flavor while tenderizing the chicken.
2 Tbsp Coconut Sugar Adds natural sweetness to the marinade; brown sugar can be used as a substitute.
2 Tbsp Water Creates a syrupy consistency for your marinade.

For the Chicken

16 oz Chicken, boneless skinless breasts Use for a lean protein option.
1 Tbsp Olive Oil Helps to brown the chicken and keeps it moist during cooking.

For the Salad Base

4-6 cups Salad Greens Spinach adds great nutrients; mixed greens work just as well.
1 Avocado, sliced Provides healthy fats and a creamy texture.
1/4 cup Goat Cheese Delivers a tangy flavor; feta is a great alternative if preferred.
1/2 cup Strawberries, sliced Brighten up the salad with sweetness and freshness.

For the Dressing

1/2 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt Gives the dressing its creaminess; low-fat or dairy-free yogurt can be substituted.
2 Tbsp Honey Natural sweetener for the dressing.
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice Introduces acidity to balance flavors.
1 Tbsp Lime Juice Infuses a zesty note to the dressing.

Equipment

Oven
baking sheet
Saucepan
Large salad bowl

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts, and season them with paprika, minced garlic, and dried thyme. Rub the seasonings into the chicken for even coverage. Bake for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, carefully flip the chicken and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, until fully cooked.
Prepare the strawberry marinade by combining sliced strawberries, coconut sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
Layer salad greens in a large bowl, add avocado, goat cheese, and additional sliced strawberries.
Slice the cooked chicken and place it in the strawberry marinade for 5-10 minutes before adding it to the salad.
Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, lime juice, honey, and Greek yogurt for the dressing until smooth.
Drizzle the honey lime yogurt dressing over the salad base, toss gently, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers separately to maintain freshness. Customize by substituting goat cheese with feta or adding nuts for crunch.

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