Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad
This Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad is a party of flavors with sweet strawberries, savory chicken, and tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for lunch, parties, or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 ounces mixed greens or spinach
- 1 pound fresh strawberries sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion optional
Instructions
- Turn your grill (or grill pan) on to medium-high heat.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Rub the oil mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice or chop.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, strawberries, goat cheese, pecans, and red onion (if using).
- Add grilled chicken to the salad.
- Pour balsamic dressing over the salad, toss gently, and season to taste.