Strawberry Chicken Salad with Mint & Goat Cheese Recipe
Enjoy a refreshing and satisfying Strawberry Chicken Salad with a delightful combination of flavors including sweet strawberries, savory chicken, tangy goat cheese, and fresh mint, all tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Salad Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or sliced)
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (torn)
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (thinly sliced)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Main Salad Preparation: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cooked chicken, sliced strawberries, mint, goat cheese, toasted nuts, and red onion.
- Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Final Assembly: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add avocado or quinoa for extra richness and texture.
- This salad works great with grilled or rotisserie chicken and can be prepped ahead (add dressing just before serving).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
