Fruity Chicken Salad Recipe
A delicious and refreshing salad packed with grilled chicken, fresh fruits, and a light dressing, perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. This fruity chicken salad is easy to prepare, full of flavor, and can be customized with your favorite fruits and nuts.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (grilled or baked)
- 1 cup mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
- 1/2 cup apple slices (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup grapes (halved)
- 1/4 cup strawberries (sliced)
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup almonds, walnuts, or pecans (chopped)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup yogurt-based dressing or light vinaigrette
Instructions
- Grill the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs. Grill them until fully cooked (about 6-7 minutes per side). Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the fruits and veggies: While the chicken cooks, slice the apple, halve the grapes, and slice the strawberries. Prepare the mixed greens by washing and drying them.
- Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, apple slices, grapes, strawberries, and blueberries. Add the grilled chicken on top.
- Add the crunch: Sprinkle the chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans) and feta cheese (optional) over the salad.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the yogurt-based dressing or vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately or store it in the fridge for later.
Notes
Make it vegan: Skip the chicken and feta cheese, and replace the dressing with a plant-based option.
Nuts: Feel free to swap out the almonds, walnuts, or pecans with any nuts you prefer.
Meal Prep: This salad is perfect for meal prep. Prepare the ingredients ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge. Assemble and dress the salad just before serving.
Nuts: Feel free to swap out the almonds, walnuts, or pecans with any nuts you prefer.
Meal Prep: This salad is perfect for meal prep. Prepare the ingredients ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge. Assemble and dress the salad just before serving.