Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad (Print Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

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

→ For the 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 pecans or walnuts, toasted (optional)
10 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

→ For the Balsamic Glaze

11 - ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 8-10 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 6-7 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 cheese, toasted nuts if using, and sliced red onion.
04 - Place sliced chicken over the salad and drizzle with cooled balsamic glaze just before serving. Toss gently if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combination hits every craving at once, making it feel like a restaurant meal
  • It comes together faster than delivery, and leftovers hold up surprisingly well for lunch the next day
02 -
  • The balsamic glaze can go from perfectly thickened to burnt in seconds, so keep your eyes on it and remove it from the heat while it still seems slightly loose
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is non negotiable, as cutting it immediately will release all those juices onto your cutting board instead of keeping them in the meat
03 -
  • Dry your strawberries thoroughly after slicing so they don't make the greens soggy
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons of the red onion instead of slicing it, which mellows the bite and looks elegant
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