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Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Spinach Salad

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Whip up this easy & healthy Chicken & Strawberry Summer Salad! Grilled chicken, avocado, romaine & zesty mustard vinaigrette. Your perfect summer meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 426

Ingredients
  

For the dressing/marinade:
  • 3 tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp. Maple Syrup
  • 1 tbsp. Chopped Fresh Dill Weed
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
For the salad:
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Head Romaine roughly chopped
  • 1/2 Red Onion chopped or sliced
  • 1 Avocado halved, seeded, peeled and sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups Strawberries quartered
  • 1/3 cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil

Method
 

  1. Combine all dressing/marinade ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until needed.
  2. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Place it in a ziplock bag or airtight container, then pour 1/3 of the prepared marinade over it. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Store the remaining 2/3 of the dressing in a separate container, ensuring it does not touch the raw meat.
  3. Meanwhile, roughly chop the lettuce and onion. Peel and slice the avocado, then cut the strawberries in half.
  4. Next, brush a grill or heavy-bottomed pan with avocado oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  5. Carefully place the marinated chicken onto the preheated grill. Grill until each side is golden brown with grill marks, about 10-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  6. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
  7. To assemble, place the chopped lettuce and onion in a salad bowl. Add the avocados and strawberries, then arrange the sliced chicken on top of the vegetables.
  8. Drizzle with the reserved dressing/marinade and garnish with shaved parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 28gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 570mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

Substitutes:
  • Any other greens can be used in place of the romaine lettuce. You can even use mixed greens
  • Honey in place of maple syrup
  • White onion in place of red
  • Olive oil in place of avocado oil
  • Total time does not include time needed to marinate the chicken. This step is optional if you are in a hurry.
Storage:
Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutritional facts:
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used