How to Make Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Avocado - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and refreshing salad recipe to enjoy during the warmer months? Look no further than this Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Avocado. This colorful and healthy dish is bursting with flavor and makes for a satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. Filled with tender grilled chicken, juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and crisp greens, this salad is a celebration of summer's best ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons poppy seeds
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon grated onion
  • ¼ cup Italian-style salad dressing
  • 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • 2 medium boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups baby spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups hulled and sliced strawberries
  • 1 ripe but firm avocado, pitted and sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup toasted pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, sugar, poppy seeds, salt, mustard, and grated onion in a blender. Transfer dressing to a bowl or jar and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Combine Italian dressing and teriyaki sauce in a sealable container and add chicken. Seal and marinate at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before grilling.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and grill until juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat, let cool about 10 minutes, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Toss grilled chicken, spinach, and romaine lettuce together in a large serving bowl. Gently stir in strawberries and avocado. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Top salad with dressing and pecans when serving.
  • Nutrition

    619 cal.

    • Total Fat: 51g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 1108mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 68mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 795mg