Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chicken
A vibrant lunch or dinner-worthy salad, packed with dark leafy greens, juicy berries, crunchy almonds, and creamy goat cheese. We especially love the easy homemade strawberry vinaigrette, but any favorite balsamic or house dressing pairs well, too.
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Dressing:
- 1 cup strawberries rinsed and stems removed
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- honey or agave nectar to taste
- 2-3 teaspoons poppy seeds
For the Salads:
- 6-8 cups fresh baby spinach
- 8-10 strawberries sliced
- ½ English cucumber chopped
- ¼ of a small red onion thinly-sliced
- 3 stalks of green onion light green and white parts only, thinly-sliced
- 6-8 ounces grilled chicken shredded or diced
- 1 medium avocado sliced or diced
- ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds walnuts, or pecans
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
Instructions
- To make the dressing, add strawberries, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a small food processor or blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. Sample and blitz in honey or agave nectar and more salt and pepper to taste. Stir in poppy seeds, then store in the refrigerator until ready to use.1 cup strawberries, 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, honey or agave nectar, 2-3 teaspoons poppy seeds
- To assemble the salads, combine spinach, strawberries, cucumber, red onion, and green onions in a large bowl. Add a small drizzle of dressing, then toss gently to combine.6-8 cups fresh baby spinach, 8-10 strawberries, ½ English cucumber, ¼ of a small red onion, 3 stalks of green onion
- Divide among individual bowls or plates, then top with chicken, avocado, nuts, and goat cheese or feta. Add more dressing to taste and enjoy right away.6-8 ounces grilled chicken, 1 medium avocado, ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds, ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
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Notes
- Any extra dressing will keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 433 kcal, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Protein: 27 g, Fat: 29 g, Saturated Fat: 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 17 g, Cholesterol: 64 mg, Sodium: 261 mg, Potassium: 1441 mg, Fiber: 11 g, Sugar: 6 g, Vitamin A: 8710 IU, Vitamin C: 87 mg, Calcium: 159 mg, Iron: 5 mg