Strawberry Chicken Salad with Mint & Goat Cheese Recipe
This refreshing Strawberry Chicken Salad with Mint & Goat Cheese is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Juicy strawberries, tender chicken, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy almonds come together with a tangy balsamic dressing for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if using pre-cooked chicken)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cooked Chicken:
2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded;
Mixed Greens:
4 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine);
Strawberries:
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced;
Mint Leaves:
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped;
Goat Cheese:
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled;
Almonds or Pecans:
1/4 cup sliced almonds or candied pecans;
Balsamic Vinegar Dressing:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup; Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cooked chicken, strawberries, mint, goat cheese, and almonds or pecans.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to coat, and serve immediately. Top with extra goat cheese and mint if desired.
Notes
- Grilled or rotisserie chicken can be used.
- For added crunch, consider adding thinly sliced cucumbers or red onions.
- Feel free to substitute feta for goat cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
