Balsamic Chicken, Strawberry, and Apple Salad
Juicy balsamic chicken, strawberry, and apple salad topped with creamy balsamic dressing, feta cheese, and chopped pecans.
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup balsamic salad dressing, divided
- 6-8 cups baby spinach
- 1 thinly sliced, (any yellow-red apple will do great, I used fuji)
- 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Brush chicken on both sides with some of the balsamic dressing.
- Cook chicken on the stove in a greased skillet or on the grill over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Brush again with balsamic dressing on both sides and cook another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate or cutting board and slice into strips.
- Assemble salads with spinach leaves on the bottom. Top with strawberries, apples, chicken, feta cheese, and pecans.
- Serve salad immediately with remaining balsamic dressing.
Notes
Salad can be prepped in advance, simply wait to add the dressing until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 425 kcal, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 23 g, Fat: 31 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 61 mg, Sodium: 778 mg, Potassium: 715 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 7 g, Vitamin A: 4256 IU, Vitamin C: 48 mg, Calcium: 74 mg, Iron: 2 mg