Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, toasted pecans, and a creamy pecan butter vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1 pound grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1/4 cup pecan butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the mixed salad greens, sliced strawberries, and toasted pecans in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the slices of grilled chicken atop the salad.
- Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together pecan butter, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Dress the salad with the vinaigrette and toss gently with tongs.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
Notes
For optimal freshness, keep dressing separate until serving. Use seasonal fruits for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, strawberries, pecans, healthy recipe