Enjoy the taste of summer with this Strawberry Summer Salad recipe! Featuring fresh spinach, ripe strawberries, quinoa, avocado, grilled chicken, and a delicious Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette. A perfect blend of flavors for a light and satisfying meal
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup quinoa optional
- 1/2 avocado slices optional
- 3/4 cup grilled chicken
- 2 Tbsp. Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Sliced Red onion to taste
- sunflower seeds to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken using your favorite marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until it's cooked through. The precise cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts, so use a meat thermometer if needed – the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- 3. In a large salad bowl, combine the following ingredients: 2 cups of fresh spinach, 1 cup of ripe sliced strawberries, sliced red onion, (1/2 cup of cooked and cooled quinoa, 1/2 ripe avocado thinly sliced-if using these), 3/4 cup of grilled chicken.
- 4. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing over your salad and top with sunflower seeds.
Notes
Try my Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette for the perfect dressing pairing!
Optional Toppings Include:
- Feta Cheese
- Goat Cheese
- Nuts & Seeds
- Red Onion