Healthy Summer Chicken Salad Recipes
Discover the best healthy summer salad recipes with chicken! This easy strawberry chicken salad recipe is fresh, fruity, and budget-friendly.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 310kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken rotisserie, grilled, or air-fried, shredded or cubed
- 4 cups mixed greens spinach, or romaine lettuce
- 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
- 1/2 cup red or green grapes halved
- 1/2 cup fresh sweet corn off the cob
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or pecans toasted
- 1/4 cup feta or goat cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or dill chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by using leftover rotisserie chicken or cooking fresh chicken breast in an air fryer to avoid turning on the oven in the summer heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper to create a healthy, lightened-up dressing.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the mixed greens, prepared chicken, strawberries, grapes, sweet corn, red onion, and toasted nuts.
- Drizzle the homemade yogurt dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the cheese crumbles over the top. Serve immediately al fresco, or portion into meal prep containers (storing the dressing separately) for easy lunches throughout the week.
Notes
Per serving: 310 Calories | 26g Protein | 16g Carbohydrates | 15g Fat | 4g Fiber | 9g Sugar | 320mg Sodium