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Strawberry Goat Cheese Chicken Salad

Strawberry Goat Cheese Chicken Salad Ready in 21 Minutes

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A fresh and satisfying salad with grilled chicken, sliced strawberries, snap peas, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted almonds, all tossed in a mint-honey vinaigrette. It comes together in under 30 minutes and works great for a light lunch or dinner.

  • Total Time: 21 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken cutlets
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • 3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves, divided, plus more for garnish
  • 10 cups mixed salad greens (about 8 oz.)
  • 2 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 4 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the chicken cutlets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  2. Grill the chicken, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 165 degrees F, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Let it cool slightly, then slice.
  3. While the chicken grills, whisk together the white-wine vinegar, minced shallot, honey, remaining 5 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  4. Finely chop 1/4 cup of the mint leaves and whisk them into the dressing. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the dressing for the chicken.
  5. Tear or coarsely chop the remaining 3/4 cup of mint leaves and add them to the bowl along with the mixed greens. Toss gently to coat.
  6. Divide the dressed greens among 4 dinner bowls.
  7. Toss the sliced chicken with the reserved 2 tablespoons of dressing in the large bowl. Divide the chicken, strawberries, snap peas, goat cheese, and toasted almonds among the 4 bowls.
  8. Garnish with extra mint leaves if desired and serve right away.

Notes

  • If you do not have a grill, cook the chicken in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop using the same timing.
  • Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until golden.
  • Slice the strawberries just before serving to keep them fresh and firm.
  • You can prep the dressing and chop the mint up to a day ahead and store it covered in the fridge.
  • Swap goat cheese with feta if you prefer a saltier, firmer cheese.
  • This salad is best served immediately after tossing to avoid soggy greens.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg