Go Back
Strawberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad

Strawberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad

This strawberry balsamic grilled chicken salad is a summer staple — refreshing, crunchy, and packed with protein. It’s everything you want on a hot day!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head romaine finely chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 radishes thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup candied pecans
  • 1/3 cup goat cheese (or feta)
  • 1 grilled chicken breast sliced
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. Toss romaine in a large bowl.
  2. Add cucumber, strawberries, tomatoes, onion, radish, and grilled chicken.
  3. Top with candied pecans and goat cheese.
Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette
  1. Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a mason jar.
  2. Shake well until fully mixed. Store in the fridge for up to a week.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Drizzle the salad with balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

Notes

  • Mixed greens can be used as a substitute for romaine lettuce.
  • Make a large batch of balsamic vinaigrette and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
  • For added crunch, you can include croutons or additional nuts.
  • Feel free to swap goat cheese with feta for a different flavor profile.