Summer Chicken Salad with Strawberries
This summer chicken salad with strawberries is a healthy chicken salad recipe combining juicy grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, avocado, and feta on a bed of romaine for a quick, delicious meal. Enjoy this easy summer salad with avocado for a vibrant, gluten-free dish packed with flavor and nutrients!
Ingredients
- 2-3 large romaine hearts, washed and chopped
- 6-8 oz grilled chicken breast, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups ripe organic strawberries, quartered
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 2/3 cup sweet corn
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup President Cheese Valbresco Feta Crumbles
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 teaspoons honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 3-4 basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, basil, minced garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set the dressing aside.
- In a large bowl, add the chopped romaine. Layer the grilled chicken, strawberries, grape tomatoes, and sweet corn over the top.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Transfer the salad to cold serving bowls. Top with diced avocado, toasted pecans or almonds, and crumbled feta.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve immediately, with optional crunchy tortilla chips or corn tortillas on the side.