Strawberry Chicken Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing

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This summertime inspired Strawberry Chicken Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing is loaded with fresh fruit, goat cheese, and chicken. The combination of flavor is impeccable!

Ingredients Used to Create this Dish

To prepare the most flavorful, juicy chicken, I recommend purchasing pasture raised chicken. Looking for a clean source of hormone and antibiotic free chicken is key for a source of lean protein packed with nutrients and flavor.

I tend to typically use Chosen avocado oil when I am cooking. Avocado oil has a higher smoke point when compared to other oils, making it a great option when cooking. I also enjoy the flavor of avocado oil, so I tend to use it in salad dressings as well, such as the red wine vinaigrette used in this recipe.

Strawberries and spinach are listed as number one and two on the dirty dozen list. Meaning, they contain residues of potentially harmful pesticides. If possible, purchase organic strawberries and spinach. I also highly recommend cleaning your produce with the vinegar soaking method to remove excess dirt and bacteria.

When choosing goat cheese, pick whatever flavor you prefer! I tend to switch it up between fine herb goat cheese to fig balsamic goat cheese.

How to Easily Prepare the Strawberry Chicken Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing

1. Marinate your chicken overnight or for 10 minutes if you are in need of a quick meal.
2. Meanwhile, begin mixing together your dressing in a mason jar. Refrigerate until use. This dressing does last in the fridge for 3-5 days. However, using it sooner will provide for a more fresh flavor.
3. Carefully place the marinated chicken onto the preheated grill, grilling until each side is golden brown, about 10-12 minutes. The internal temperature should read 165° F when done.
4. While the chicken is cooking, begin to assemble your salad. Create a bed of spinach and arugula mix, topped with strawberries, sliced almonds and crumbled goat cheese.
5. Once the chicken has finished cooking, remove from the grill and let sit for 5 minutes. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
6. Top your salad with chicken and drizzle on some red wine vinaigrette dressing. Enjoy!

Looking for Other Summertime Meals?

Some of my favorite summer inspired recipes include the following. Have you tried any yet?

• High Fiber Green Goddess Smoothie
• Farmers Market Veggie Frittata
• Steak Salad with Tangy Salad Dressing
• Summertime Watermelon Goat Cheese Basil Salad
• Sunset Sweets Mocktail
• Banana Chocolate Ice Cream
• Tropical Fruit Salad
• Sweet Summertime Teriyaki Kebab Marinade

Did you make the Strawberry Chicken Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing? Let me know in the comments below!

Print Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Strawberry Chicken Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Lemon Herb Chicken Marinade

• 4 tablespoons avocado oil
• 2 lemon juiced
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoon oregano
• black pepper to taste

Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing

• ½ cup avocado oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon white onion minced
• ¼ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon paprika

Strawberry Chicken Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing

• 3-4 chicken breasts pasture raised
• 4 cups spinach and arugula mix
• 3 cups strawberries chopped
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled

Instructions

• Marinate your chicken overnight or for at least 10 minutes.
• While your chicken in marinating, begin mixing your dressing in a mason jar. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Place the marinated chicken onto a preheated grill, grilling until each side is golden brown, about 10-12 minutes each side. The internal temperature should read 165° F when done.
• While the chicken is cooking, begin to assemble your salad. Create a bed of spinach and arugula mix, topped with strawberries, sliced almonds and crumbled goat cheese.
• Once the chicken has finished cooking, remove from the grill and let sit for 5 minutes. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
• Top your salad with the cooked chicken and drizzle over some red wine vinaigrette dressing. Enjoy!