Strawberry Salad With Goat Cheese

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Strawberry Salad With Goat Cheese

Make goat cheese and strawberry salad with grilled chicken and crunchy sunflower seeds. Drizzled with a homemade strawberry vinaigrette, it's a light and fresh lunch that's as healthy as it is delicious!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Diet Low Calorie

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 401kcal

Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette

1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
1 Tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Strawberry Salad

4 cups mixed baby greens
2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
½ cup goat cheese, crumbled
4 Tablespoons dried cherries
4 Tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds

Instructions

Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
Whisk well until fully combined and set aside (you will likely have to whisk it once more before dressing the salad as it may separate).

Strawberry Salad

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Give the vinaigrette a quick whisk and drizzle over the salad.
Toss until everything is mixed together and lightly coated in the dressing.
Divide the salad between two large bowls and serve immediately.

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Notes

Blend or whisk the dressing again before serving. It might separate depending on how long it takes to assemble your salad.

If using an immersion blender- blend in a high-sided container, or it will splatter everywhere.

I prefer to at least make the chicken ahead and serve it over the salad cold. Better yet, this is a great way to repurpose leftover chicken from last night's dinner! If you're grilling it fresh, let it cool so it doesn't wilt the greens.

Perfect for meal prep. Just divide the ingredients between several airtight containers, then pour the dressing into smaller containers and nestle those inside. Grab and go as needed!

Make this recipe your own! I love the combo of flavors and textures in this salad, but please feel free to change the ingredients up to your liking.

Ingredients to prep ahead- Grill and slice chicken. Wash and dry salad greens and strawberries, then slice/dice the fruit. Crumble goat cheese.

Leftovers and storage- Refrigerate greens, berries, chicken, and cheese in separate containers, then assemble fresh. The summer salad strawberry dressing will keep for up to 1 week in a jar. Shake well before using. Once assembled, leftovers will only keep for a day or so before becoming soggy.

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