Strawberry Chicken Spinach Salad

Strawberry Chicken Spinach Salad

from thebittersideofsweet.com
40 min
6 servings

This easy Strawberry Chicken Spinach Salad is a delicious, complete meal! With marinated chicken, strawberries and a homemade vinaigrette!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • sea salt, for taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, for taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced sugar strawberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • sea salt, for taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, for taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 10 ounces baby spinach leaves
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved or slices
  • 3/4 cup whole pecans
  • 1/4 red onions, sliced

Directions

  1. 1

    PREPARE THE DRESSING: Mix the jam, balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper in a small jar or dressing container. Mix well and set aside. 

  2. 2

    PREPARE THE CHICKEN: In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the balsamic marinade.

  3. 3

    Trim chicken and place in the bowl. Gently toss to coat the chicken and generously sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place the bowl in the refrigerator to marinate for 20 minutes. 

  5. 5

    Place chicken on a preheated  grill or sauté in the pan for 9-10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Making sure to flip the chicken breasts halfway through.

  6. 6

    Let the chicken breast rest at least 5 minutes before slicing. 

  7. 7

    ASSEMBLE THE SALAD: Toss together the spinach, sliced red onion, pecans and strawberries.

  8. 8

    Toss with half the vinaigrette dressing. Top with the thinly sliced grilled or sautéed chicken.

  9. 9

    Drizzle the remaining strawberry-balsamic vinaigrette over the top of the sliced chicken. 

  10. 10

    Serve with a crispy slice of french bread. Enjoy!