Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring sweet strawberries, tender chicken, and tangy feta on a bed of fresh spinach, perfect for summer picnics or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby spinach (washed and dried)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 2 cooked chicken breasts (sliced, about 1 pound)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: If you haven’t already cooked your chicken, grill or bake it until it reaches a safe internal temperature. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Slice the Strawberries and Red Onion: Hull and slice your strawberries into thin pieces. Thinly slice the red onion, which adds a delightful crunch and a bit of color.
- Toast the Almonds: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds until golden brown, stirring occasionally for about 3-5 minutes. Keep an eye on them—they can go from toasted to burnt quickly!
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. It’s your salad, make it your way!
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, chicken, and crumbled feta. Drizzle the dressing over the top and gently toss everything together to ensure even coating.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer your beautiful creation to plates or a serving platter. Sprinkle the toasted almonds on top, and dig in!
Notes
For the best taste and texture, serve the salad right after assembling. Keep the dressing and almond topping separate if prepared in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salad, strawberry, chicken, spinach, healthy, easy recipe