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Chicken strawberry salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Chicken strawberry salad is a delicious American recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 20 minutes of prep time and about 5 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 25 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 5 Minutes
Total Time 25 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Salad Greens; Chicken; Strawberries
Category Fruit; Poultry; Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Main Dish
Subtype Salad
Cuisine American
Cook Method Roasting
Diet

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

  • ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons strawberry-flavored vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Black pepper to taste

  • 8 cups salad greens

  • 2 cups cooked skinless chicken breasts, cubed

  • 2 cups cantaloupe, cubed

  • 1 cup strawberries, halved

  • ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

  • Place a small skillet over medium heat and toast the walnuts for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside.

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the sour cream, yogurt, vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper and whisk until smooth.

  • Reserve ¼ cup of the dressing in a separate bowl.

  • Add the salad greens to the dressing in a large bowl and toss the greens to coat in dressing.

  • Divide the coated greens among 4 salad plates and top with chicken, cantaloupe, strawberries, feta, and walnuts.

  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the reserved dressing over each serving and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 295 cal

  • Total fat: 12g

  • Saturated fat: 4g

  • Sodium: 320mg

  • Carbohydrate: 15g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Protein: 32g