Description
A fresh and vibrant salad combining juicy grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, crisp spinach, and a tangy homemade dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts or almonds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to create a marinade.
- Coat chicken with marinade and let sit for 20–30 minutes.
- Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- In a bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, cucumber, and red onion.
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper for dressing.
- Add sliced chicken to salad and top with feta and nuts.
- Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving.
Notes
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
- Use goat cheese instead of feta for a tangier flavor.
- Keep dressing separate until serving to avoid sogginess.
- Chicken can be baked instead of grilled.
- Adjust sweetness or tanginess of dressing to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
