Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad
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When the sun is shining, we want something light, sweet, tangy, refreshing, and delicious! This strawberry balsamic chicken salad is loaded with sweet summer strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy avocado. Top it off with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette!
This strawberry balsamic chicken salad tastes like summer in the very best way. Sweet strawberries, smoky grilled chicken, crisp greens, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette come together into a salad that feels fresh, vibrant, and satisfying all at once. It’s exactly the kind of meal I crave when the days get warmer, and dinner starts moving outdoors again.
One of my favorite parts of this recipe is that the balsamic dressing does double duty as both the marinade and the vinaigrette. The chicken soaks up all that tangy balsamic flavor before hitting the grill, where it becomes beautifully smoky and caramelized around the edges. Paired with juicy strawberries, the sweet-savory combination works so well together.
I also love how easy this salad is to throw together. Shake up the dressing in a jar, grill the chicken, toss everything into a bowl, and dinner is basically done. It’s perfect for easy weeknight dinners, backyard barbecues, or bringing along to summer gatherings when you want something fresh and colorful that still feels substantial.
Watch how to make this salad
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Balsamic Dressing
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon EACH: sea salt and black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons plain Greek-style yogurt
Grilled Chicken Salad
- 2 chicken breasts
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 2 ½ ounces spring mix
- 2 cups chopped strawberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 1 avocado (diced)
Instructions
- Place all the balsamic dressing ingredients into a 1-cup Mason jar. Close the lid and shake well.⅓ cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon EACH: sea salt and black pepper, Optional: 2 tablespoons plain Greek-style yogurt
- Put the chicken breasts in a container and pour ¼ cup of the dressing over top. Turn the chicken so that it is well coated in the marinade and set it aside for ½ hour.2 chicken breasts
- While the chicken is marinating, place the spinach, arugula, strawberries, pecans, and diced avocado in a large salad bowl. Preheat your grill to medium-high.5 ounces baby arugula, 2 ½ ounces spring mix, 2 cups chopped strawberries, ½ cup chopped pecans, 1 avocado
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on your BBQ. Grill the chicken for 15 minutes, turning halfway. Remove the chicken from the grill and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the chicken to the salad bowl, pour the remaining dressing over the top and toss to coat. Serve right away.
Nutrition
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