Chicken, Strawberry, Avocado, and Spinach Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad with succulent chicken, juicy strawberries, and creamy avocado, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp paprika
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 6 to 8 large strawberries (sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (peeled, and cut into chunks)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh tarragon (minced)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by patting dry and seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the chicken using your preferred method until cooked through (about 6-7 mins per side on skillet or 20-25 mins in oven).
- Make the dressing by whisking together lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, tarragon, and salt, then gradually adding the olive oil.
- Assemble the salad by combining spinach, strawberries, red onion, avocado, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Plating it up: Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowls, adding extra dressing or herbs if desired.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep greens and avocado separate until serving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, strawberry, avocado, healthy, summer dish