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Balsamic Strawberry Salad

Balsamic Strawberry Salad That Will Brighten Your Day

This vibrant Balsamic Strawberry Salad combines juicy grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, and creamy feta into a refreshing low-carb dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinade Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Salad Greens A mix of leafy greens for varied texture and flavor
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut in half for quicker cooking
  • 1 cup Sliced Strawberries Use fresh for the best flavor
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion Soak in water if you want to mellow the flavor
  • 0.5 cup Sliced Almonds Can substitute with walnuts or pecans
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese Use crumbled for even seasoning
For the Marinade/Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil if desired
  • 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Essential for vinaigrette flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar-Free Honey Keeps it low-carb
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Elevates the marinade
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Grill
  • Serving Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of sugar-free honey, 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, and 1 clove of minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Toss the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the marinade until fully saturated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high (375°F or 190°C). Grill the chicken for approximately 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
  4. While the chicken is resting, layer a variety of salad greens in a large serving bowl.
  5. Slice the grilled chicken and arrange it on top of the greens with freshly sliced strawberries, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and a sprinkle of sliced almonds.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of sugar-free honey, and 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard.
  7. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the assembled salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour for maximum flavor. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste. Avoid overcooking chicken for juiciness.

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