Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad (Printable)

Juicy grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, and creamy feta tossed with crisp greens and tangy balsamic glaze.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10.5 oz total)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

→ Salad

06 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
07 - 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
08 - ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese
09 - ⅓ cup toasted pecans or walnuts, optional
10 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Balsamic Glaze

11 - ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - Arrange mixed greens on a large platter or in individual bowls. Top with sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, toasted nuts if using, and red onion.
04 - Place sliced chicken over the prepared salad.
05 - Drizzle with cooled balsamic glaze just before serving. Toss gently if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combination hits every craving at once
  • It comes together faster than delivery would arrive
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day
02 -
  • The glaze thickens as it cools, so remove it from heat while it still looks slightly thin
  • Room temperature chicken slices more cleanly than hot chicken
  • Add the glaze at the last minute to prevent the greens from wilting
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning for better browning
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave the red onion into paper thin ribbons
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