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Strawberry Chicken Spinach Salad

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A vibrant salad that combines juicy strawberries, grilled chicken, and baby spinach with a homemade dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups baby spinach (120g)
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced (150g)
  • 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced (approx. 200g)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (30g)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (30g)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (20g)
  • Optional: avocado slices or cucumbers
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (30ml)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (15ml)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Wash your baby spinach thoroughly and place it in a salad spinner or on clean paper towels to dry. Set aside.
  2. Grill the Chicken: Season and grill your chicken breast over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
  3. Toast the Almonds: In a small dry skillet, toast the sliced almonds for about 3-4 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool.
  4. Make the Dressing: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Assemble the Salad: Start with spinach as the base, adding sliced strawberries, grilled chicken, red onion, toasted almonds, and feta on top.
  6. Drizzle and Toss: Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Serve: Transfer to plates or serve family-style, adding avocado or cucumbers if desired.

Notes

This salad can be prepped ahead of time; combine ingredients just before serving to keep freshness.

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Keywords: salad, chicken, strawberries, spinach, healthy recipe

Find it online: https://platefulkitchen.com/strawberry-chicken-spinach-salad-recipe/