Best Chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing Recipes

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CHICKEN STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD



Chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad image

This pretty spinach salad, topped with grilled chicken, strawberries and almonds, features a delectably sweet poppy seed dressing. Made in moments, it's a refreshing lunch or light supper for two. -Ginger Ellsworth, Caldwell, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing, divided
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup torn romaine
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place chicken on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 15 in.). Combine broth and 1 tablespoon poppy seed dressing; spoon over chicken. Fold edges of foil around chicken mixture, leaving center open. Grill, covered, over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink, 10-12 minutes., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, romaine and strawberries. Add the chicken and remaining poppy seed dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CHICKEN STRAWBERRY SALAD



Chicken Strawberry Salad image

Salads are the meal of choice when our Texas temperatures hover in the 90s. In this one, I use locally grown strawberries, fresh greens and chicken strips. It makes a light and colorful lunch on a hot summer day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

DRESSING:
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
SALAD:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon butter
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Additional whole strawberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken in oil and butter until no longer pink. Add 1/2 cup salad dressing; cook 1 minute longer. , Place the salad greens in a serving bowl. Top with chicken, sliced strawberries and walnuts. Garnish with whole strawberries if desired. Serving immediately with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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