Strawberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken Bistro Salad
A vibrant bistro-style salad featuring juicy grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, crisp cucumbers, and a homemade strawberry balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
- 1/2 English cucumber sliced into rounds
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1/3 cup raw walnuts
For the Strawberry Balsamic Dressing:
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and a couple of mashed strawberries to create the house dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and grill over medium-high heat until cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Rest and slice.
- Divide mixed greens into large bowls or meal prep containers.
- Arrange sliced strawberries, cucumbers, yellow peppers, red onions, mozzarella pearls, and walnuts around the greens.
- Top with warm sliced grilled chicken.
- Drizzle with strawberry balsamic dressing right before serving.
Notes
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- Café-Style Flavor: For that velvety, neighborhood-bistro depth, reach for an authentic aged Modena balsamic like Fini Modena Balsamic Vinegar.
- Effortless Prep: Whisk together a double batch of your signature house dressing on Sunday to keep your weekday lunch bowls vibrant and effortless all week long.
- Satisfying Crunch: Toss in a handful of raw walnuts right before serving (bonus points if you toast them!) to anchor the plate with wholesome, nutrient-dense texture.