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Strawberry Goat Cheese Chicken Salad

Strawberry Goat Cheese Chicken Salad: 20-Minute Flavor Explosion!

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A fresh and flavorful salad combining grilled chicken, strawberries, goat cheese, and almonds with a mint-infused dressing.

  • Total Time: 21 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken cutlets
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • 3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1½ teaspoons honey
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves, divided, plus more for garnish
  • 10 cups mixed salad greens (about 8 oz.)
  • 2½ cups strawberries, sliced
  • 4 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (½ cup)
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Slice the chicken when cooled.
  2. Whisk vinegar, shallot, honey, and the remaining 5 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Finely chop ¼ cup mint; add to the dressing and whisk.
  3. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Tear or coarsely chop the remaining ¾ cup mint leaves; add to the bowl with mixed greens. Toss gently.
  4. Divide the salad among 4 bowls. Combine chicken with reserved dressing and coat. Top bowls with chicken, strawberries, snap peas, goat cheese, and almonds. Garnish with extra mint if desired.

Notes

  • Can I prep this salad ahead of time? Yes, but dress greens just before serving.
  • How long does leftover chicken salad stay good? Up to 2 days in the fridge.
  • What nuts pair well with this salad? Almonds, walnuts, or pecans work well.
  • Can I use a store-bought dressing? Yes, but homemade enhances freshness.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 470mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg