How should I cook the chicken for this recipe?

You'll want to slice your 2 chicken breasts in half horizontally into 4 thin chicken cutlets. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and then cook it in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, until cooked through to 165°F. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes and then slice it into thin strips.

What kind of parmesan is best for this recipe?

I've used pre-sliced parmesan cheese but you could use any type! You could use shredded parmesan cheese or buy a block (like Parmigiano Reggiano) and thinly slice it with a sharp knife or mandolin .

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

This salad is best made just before eating; but if you need to make it ahead of time store the avocado, strawberries, and dressing separately and toss together before serving (to keep it as fresh as possible).

Strawberry Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette (Easy Recipe)

Description

This strawberry chicken salad with balsamic dressing is deliciously fresh and tasty. It's topped with sweet strawberries, crunchy pecans, flakes of parmesan and drizzled with a creamy balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 cups chopped romaine
1 ½ cups chopped strawberries
1 avocado, diced
½ cup shaved parmesan
½ cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup chopped red onion

Creamy Balsamic Dressing:

¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon dijon
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Cut the chicken: slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 chicken cutlets.
Mix the dressing: in a small bowl, add all of the dressing ingredients and stir or whisk until emulsified and completely mixed.
Cook the chicken: heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, until cooked through to 165°F. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes and then slice into thin strips.
Make the salad: add all of the salad ingredients, including the cooked chicken, to a large bowl.
Add the dressing: drizzle as much of the dressing as desired over the top and toss to mix.
Serve: serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4th of recipe
Calories: 449
Sugar: 7.9g
Sodium: 707mg
Fat: 32.3g
Saturated Fat: 6.6g
Carbohydrates: 14.8g
Fiber: 5.1g
Protein: 25.4g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: strawberry, chicken, balsamic, dressing, avocado, dinner, lunch, meal prep