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Strawberry Chicken Spinach Salad in bowl topped with pecans.
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Strawberry Chicken Spinach Salad

This easy Strawberry Chicken Spinach Salad is a delicious, complete meal! With marinated chicken, strawberries and a homemade vinaigrette!
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 445kcal
Author Nancy Piran

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 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

For the dressing

  • 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

FOR THE MARINADE

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • sea salt for taste
  • freshly ground black pepper for taste

Instructions

  • 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. 
  • PREPARE THE CHICKEN: In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the balsamic marinade.
  • Trim chicken and place in the bowl. Gently toss to coat the chicken and generously sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place the bowl in the refrigerator to marinate for 20 minutes. 
  • 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.
  • Let the chicken breast rest at least 5 minutes before slicing. 
  • ASSEMBLE THE SALAD: Toss together the spinach, sliced red onion, pecans and strawberries.
  • Toss with half the vinaigrette dressing. Top with the thinly sliced grilled or sautéed chicken.
  • Drizzle the remaining strawberry-balsamic vinaigrette over the top of the sliced chicken. 
  • Serve with a crispy slice of french bread. Enjoy!

Notes

Store chicken for up to three days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 317mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g