Description
At its heart, the Strawberry Jalapeño Chicken Salad is a modern fusion dish that celebrates contrast. It combines lean, high-quality protein with high-fiber greens and antioxidant-rich fruit. The defining characteristic of this recipe is the interplay between the juicy, cooling nature of fresh strawberries and the sharp, spicy bite of the jalapeño pepper.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds or pecans
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare chicken
- Use grilled, baked, or rotisserie chicken and slice it into bite-sized pieces.
2. Make dressing
- Whisk olive oil, honey, lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Assemble salad
- In a large bowl, combine greens, chicken, strawberries, jalapeño, onion, nuts, and feta.
4. Add dressing
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.
5. Serve
- Serve immediately for best freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340 kcal
Keywords: sweet and spicy chicken salad, strawberry chicken salad, jalapeño chicken salad, fruit chicken salad with greens