Description
Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken is a refreshing summer dish that bursts with vibrant flavors and colors. This delightful salad features tender grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and sweet strawberries all atop a bed of fresh spinach, drizzled with a zesty balsamic dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or light dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and visually stunning, making it a crowd favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before slicing.
- Wash spinach and slice strawberries and avocado.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado, and red onion. Toss gently.
- Whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl; drizzle over salad.
- Serve salad topped with sliced grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg