Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad Recipe

When it comes to easy meals, this grilled chicken strawberry salad recipe is one of my favourites.

I’m a huge fan of salads, so they’re always in rotation at my house. We make them for lunch, dinner, and sometimes just as a side to our main meals.

This grilled chicken and strawberry salad is my go-to when I want something quick, delicious, and packed with one of my favorite fruits, strawberries! It’s fresh, flavorful, and super easy to customize.

I hope you enjoy making this as much as I do. Feel free to swap out ingredients based on your preferences, salads are great because there are no hard and fast rules.

Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad Recipe

Why This Recipe Is Great

I love a salad that feels like a full meal, and this one checks all the boxes. It’s fresh, flavorful, and packed with textures that make every bite exciting.

Juicy grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese come together over a bed of crisp greens.

It’s light yet satisfying and perfect for a warm day. It’s so easy to make, which makes it one of my go-to recipes when I want something healthy but don’t feel like spending forever in the kitchen.

What Inspired This Recipe

This salad was born out of my love for summer flavors. There’s something about the mix of strawberries and avocado that just works so well together.

Add some grilled chicken for protein and a handful of greens, and it turns into the kind of meal I want to eat on repeat.

I also wanted a recipe that felt refreshing but still filling, so this combination became a favorite. It’s always a hit when I make it for family and friends.

I love to create my own dressings but you don’t have to!

Ingredient List

1. 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2. 6 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or your favorite blend)
3. 1 cup fresh strawberries
4. 1 avocado
5. ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
6. ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

For the dressing (if you choose to make it yourself)

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Breakdown of Ingredients

Chicken breast: The base of the salad that adds protein and makes it filling. Grilling it gives it a smoky, slightly charred flavor that pairs so well with the fresh ingredients.

Mixed greens: A blend of baby spinach, arugula, and romaine adds freshness and crunch. You can use whatever greens you like best.

Fresh strawberries: Sweet, juicy, and the star of the salad. They add a pop of color and a natural sweetness that balances everything out.

Avocado: Creamy and rich, it gives the salad a smooth texture and adds healthy fats to keep you full.

Blue cheese: The tangy, salty bite of blue cheese pairs so well with the strawberries and adds a depth of flavor that makes this salad extra special. If you’re not a fan, don’t worry, I’ll share substitutions later.

Pecans or walnuts: Optional, but they add the perfect crunch and a nutty flavor that complements the sweetness of the fruit.

Olive oil: The base of the dressing that brings everything together with a light, smooth richness.

Balsamic vinegar: Slightly sweet and tangy, it enhances the strawberries and gives the dressing its signature flavor.

Honey: Just a touch to balance out the acidity of the vinegar and round out the flavors.

Dijon mustard: Adds a little sharpness and helps emulsify the dressing.

Salt and pepper: Essential for seasoning both the chicken and the dressing to make everything taste its best.

How to Make It

Making this salad is super easy and takes less than 30 minutes. The first step is to season and grill the chicken until it’s juicy and slightly charred.

While the chicken is cooking, I like to prepare the salad ingredients by slicing the strawberries and avocado and tossing the greens into a large bowl.

The dressing is a simple mix of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper, whisked together until smooth.

Once the chicken is done, I let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it up. Then, it all comes together in a big bowl with a drizzle of the dressing and a sprinkle of blue cheese.

So simple, but so delicious.

Step by Step

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
3. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
4. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
5. Wash and dry the mixed greens and add them to a large bowl.
6. Slice the strawberries and dice the avocado.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
8. Add the strawberries and avocado to the greens.
9. Place the sliced chicken on top of the salad.
10. Sprinkle with blue cheese and nuts
11. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.

Quick Tips

For the best flavor, let the chicken rest before slicing so it stays juicy. If you want an even more flavorful chicken, marinate it in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper for at least 30 minutes before grilling.

Toasting the nuts in a dry pan for a couple of minutes brings out their nuttiness and adds extra crunch. If you’re prepping this ahead of time, store the dressing separately and add the avocado right before serving to keep it from browning.

You can make the chicken in advance and keep some in the fridge to use when you’re ready to make your chicken strawberry salad.

Ingredient Replacements

If blue cheese isn’t your thing, feta or goat cheese are great substitutes that still add creaminess and a little tang. For a dairy-free option, skip the cheese altogether and add a bit more avocado for a rich texture.

If you don’t have balsamic vinegar on hand, apple cider vinegar worse well in the dressing. If you want a vegetarian version, swap the chicken for grilled tofu or chickpeas for a plant-based protein boost.

This grilled chicken strawberry salad recipe is one of those recipes that always feels special, even though it’s so simple to throw together. It’s fresh, healthy, and packed with flavor. Hope you love it as much as I do. Let me know if you try it. Enjoy!

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Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad

This grilled chicken and strawberry salad recipe is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. Juicy grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, and creamy avocado come together over a bed of crisp greens, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for a light and healthy meal.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Course: Salad

Servings: 2

Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 6 cups mixed greens baby spinach, arugula, or your favorite blend
• 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
• 1 avocado diced
• ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
• ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
• For the dressing:
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
• Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
• Wash and dry the mixed greens and add them to a large bowl.
• Slice the strawberries and dice the avocado.
• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Add the strawberries and avocado to the greens.
• Place the sliced chicken on top of the salad.
• Sprinkle with blue cheese and nuts (if using).
• Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.

Notes

Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper for 30 minutes before grilling. Toasting the nuts in a dry pan for a couple of minutes enhances their flavor and adds extra crunch. Store the dressing separately if prepping ahead, and add the avocado right before serving to keep it fresh.