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Chicken, Strawberry & Avocado Salad with Spinach & Almonds, plated

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Chicken, Strawberry & Avocado Salad with Spinach & Almonds

  • 30 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 582 kcal / serving
  • ★ 4.3 on Mealime

A bright chicken salad with creamy avocado, juicy strawberries, and spinach, finished with a tangy balsamic–Dijon dressing. The mix of textures makes weeknight meals quick and satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • ⅛ cupalmonds, sliced
  • 1avocado
  • ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
  • ½ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • ½ (16 oz) pkgstrawberries
  • avocados

From the pantry: balsamic vinegar, black pepper, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, salt

Cookware

chef's knife · colander · cutting board · grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · salad spinner (optional) · tongs · whisk or fork

Directions

  1. Rinse and dry the produce. If the spinach isn’t pre-washed, give it a quick rinse and spin dry.
  2. Trim the strawberries’ stems, then quarter them lengthwise and set them on a plate.
  3. Halve and pit the avocado, scoop out the flesh, and slice it crosswise; transfer to the plate with the strawberries.
  4. Place the almonds in a small bowl for easy sprinkling.
  5. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
  6. Cut the chicken horizontally to form thin fillets, season with salt and pepper, and rub with a little olive oil.
  7. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side; transfer to a cutting board to rest.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  9. Slice the chicken crosswise into bite-sized strips.
  10. To serve, lay a bed of spinach on plates, top with avocado, strawberries, and chicken; sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with the dressing just before serving.

Two tips

  • Prep the dressing in advance and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Leftovers can be stored separately and assembled into bowls for later lunches.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
582 kcal
Protein
31 g
Carbs
21 g
Fat
44 g
Fiber
11 g
Sodium
90 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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