Strawberry Chicken Salad With Pistachio and Avocado

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Strawberry Chicken Salad With Pistachio and Avocado

This strawberry chicken salad with avocado and pistachios is fresh, flavorful, and topped with a strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for summer meals.

Prep Time15

Cook Time12

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 511kcal

Author: Olivia & Annie

Ingredients

For the salad:

8 cups mixed greens or spinach
1 ½ pounds cooked chicken (leftover, rotisserie, etc.) (try our easy grilled balsamic chicken!)
1-1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
⅓ cup roasted and salted pistachios
1 avocado, diced
Optional: goat cheese or feta cheese for topping

For the salad dressing:

1 cup strawberries
⅓ cup olive oil or avocado oil
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook the chicken if needed. Season and cook skinless chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat or on a grill until fully cooked (try our easy grilled balsamic chicken). Let the chicken rest, then slice into strips or bite-sized pieces.
In a blender or food processor, combine the dressing ingredients (strawberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper). Blend until smooth and creamy.
In a large bowl or salad bowl, add the bed of greens (mixed greens or your preferred leafy greens).
Top with sliced fresh strawberries, pistachios, diced avocado, cooked chicken, and optional cheese.
Drizzle the dressing over the rest of the salad and toss gently to combine. You will not need all of the dressing at once, lightly dress and serve immediately.

Notes

Save time/prep ahead:
- Use pre-cooked chicken - Leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken makes this a quick and easy meal.
- Prep components ahead - Slice strawberries and cook chicken in advance for easy assembly.
- Store separately - Keep ingredients in separate containers for best texture during meal prep.
- Make dressing ahead - Store the dressing in the fridge and shake before using.
- Perfect for busy weeks - Assemble quickly for lunches or dinners throughout the week.
This recipe is gluten free. It can be dairy-free with the omission of cheese. It can be vegetarian with the omission of chicken. It can be vegan with the omission of chicken and cheese and use of maple syrup in the dressing.
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