Strawberry Chicken Salad
If you’re looking for a salad that’s fresh, flavorful, and filling, then this Strawberry Chicken Salad is a must try. This isn’t one of those chicken salads mixed with mayonnaise and stuffed in a sandwich, it is so much more than that! And when you’re cooking for a smaller household this brilliant salad won’t overwhelm your fridge or your family.
With tender, herbed chicken, sweet bursts of berries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta over a bed of lettuce and spinach Sounds great, right? Let’s take it up a notch and top it with a tangy Greek yogurt dressing, so every bite hits just right. It’s light enough to keep you cool on warm days but hearty enough to energize you.
Ok one more amazing thing about this recipe is that it is perfect for meal prepping! If you need tips or help I have them all listed below!
What You Need For This Salad
Don’t let the list of ingredients overwhelm you, many of them are just basic pantry items. You do need a few specific items so be sure to make a list before you hit the grocery store.
- chicken breast
- Greek yogurt
- olive oil
- minced garlic
- salt
- pepper
- oregano
- paprika
- lemon juice
- dill
- water
- pecans
- strawberries
- blueberries
- romaine
- spinach
- feta cheese
Need to change it up?
You can absolutely can! Use any nuts or fresh berries you prefer, they’ll all work! You can also sub in micro-greens for the lettuce and spinach. Make this recipe one that you’ll love!
Meal Prepping Tips
This salad is easy to prepare in advance, making it a great option for busy weeks. Use meal prep containers with three or four divided compartments to keep the ingredients fresh and crisp.
Here’s how to pack it:
- Chicken: Store the cooked chicken in one section, keeping it separate from the greens and fruit to prevent wilting or sogginess.
- Dressing: Pour the Greek yogurt dressing into a small, leak-proof container or the designated dressing section of your meal prep box. This keeps the salad from becoming too wet before you’re ready to eat.
- Salad Base: In the largest section, layer the greens at the bottom and add the berries, pecans, and feta on top. This keeps the greens crisp and separates them from the heavier ingredients.
- Fourth Compartment: If you have a 4 compartment lunch box put the nuts and feta in there to keep them dry.
When lunchtime hits combine everything in the main compartment and then drizzle on the dressing. You can enjoy a fresh, hearty saladwith minimal effort.
Prepared this way, the salad stays fresh for up to three days in the fridge, making it an ideal solution for healthy, pre-made meals.
Strawberry Chicken Salad
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 12-14 oz chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces–this is flexible it can weigh up to one pound
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 3/4 TBSP oregano
- 3/4 tsp paprika
Greek Yogurt Dressing
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 TBSP olive oil
- 1 TBSP minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 TBSP lemon juice
- 3/4 TBSP dill chopped
- 1 1/2 TBSP water
Salad Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pecans roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup strawberries halved
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 2-3 cups romaine chopped
- 2-3 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika
- Submerge the chicken in the mixture and let it marinate for 30 minutes or up to overnight
- Prepare the dressing by combining all the ingredients (except water) in a bowl
- Gradually stir in the water until the desired consistency is reached
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil until hot
- Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and continue cooking until fully done, about 5 to 10 more minutes
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Chicken should reach 165°F when done
- Assemble the salad by layering the chopped romaine and spinach.
- Add the cooked chicken on top, followed by strawberries, blueberries, feta, and pecans
- Drizzle with the dressing and serve
Notes
Nutrition
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