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Strawberry Pecan Grilled Chicken Salad with Pecan Butter Vinaigrette

A vibrant summer salad featuring grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy pecan butter vinaigrette, perfect for impressing guests at any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, grilled and sliced Ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced Use ripe strawberries for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced Optional for additional flavor
Pecan Butter Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup pecan butter Can substitute with almond butter
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • to taste Salt and pepper Use to season the dressing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients and ensure the chicken breast is thoroughly cooked and sliced into strips.
  2. Wash and slice the strawberries, and toast the pecans.
Make the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the pecan butter, balsamic vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, and red onion.
  2. Gently toss together.
Complete the Salad
  1. Lay the sliced grilled chicken over the salad.
  2. Sprinkle the toasted pecans on top for that extra crunch.
Dress and Serve
  1. Drizzle the pecan butter vinaigrette generously over the salad and toss lightly to coat all the ingredients.
  2. Present in a beautiful dish and enjoy with family or friends.

Notes

For vegetarian options, replace grilled chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas. Be cautious not to over-dress the salad; a little goes a long way. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days.