Strawberry Chicken Salad
Strawberry Chicken Salad is a mix of chicken, sweet strawberries, creamy cheese, green spinach, crunchy onions, and cool cucumbers with a tasty dressing.
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small shallot, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons water
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For the Salad:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups strawberries, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cucumber, sliced and quartered
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped (about ¼ of an onion)
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 ounces goat cheese
Instructions
Marinade:
- Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, shallots, garlic, honey, water, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Before using, make sure to mix well as the oil may separate.
Preparing the Chicken:
- Put the chicken into a large plastic zip-lock bag. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken in the bag. Seal the bag and transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Add the marinated chicken to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken's inside is 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it.
Assembling the Salad:
- In a large bowl, mix together spinach, cucumbers, red onions, strawberries, and the rest of the marinade.
- Divide the salad into 4 equal parts and put each portion into a salad bowl.
- Top each salad with slices of chicken and crumbled goat cheese.