Description
A refreshing salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, and baby spinach, drizzled with a ginger-lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 4 cups baby spinach, washed
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F/75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together grated ginger, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chop Your Ingredients: While the chicken rests, slice strawberries and onion.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, and onion. Toss gently to mix.
- Add Chicken & Dressing: Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and place on the salad. Drizzle generously with the dressing.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate portions immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh.
- Feel free to add other toppings like nuts or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg