Fresh Strawberry Chicken Salad
A delightful salad with strawberries, chicken, goat cheese, and a balsamic dressing, ready in under 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Salad bowl
- Spoons or salad tongs
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 4 cups romaine
- 2 cups strawberries
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion sliced
- 1/4 cup goat cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup almonds sliced
Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
Prepare Dressing
- Blend strawberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning.
Assemble Salad
- Chop romaine and place in a large salad bowl.
- Add chicken, strawberries, cranberries, and onion over romaine.
- Top with goat cheese and almonds.
- Dress and toss salad with half of the dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
Toasting almonds enhances the flavor. Use fresh strawberries for best results.