January 24, 2021 admin

Strawberry Chicken Spinach Salad with Avocado

Strawberry Chicken Spinach Salad with Avocado

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbs golden balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbs roughly chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly group black pepper

Salad

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 6-8 cups loosely packed fresh spinach
  • 6-8 large strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
  • 3-4 thinly sliced rings of red onion
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • 2 tbs sliced almonds

  1. Whisk the extra virgin olive oil wiht the basamic vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper in a small bowl until blended.

  2. Place the chicken in a shallow bowl and cover with half of the dressing, cover and refridgerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours

  3. Spray a grill pan or 12 inch non stick pan wiht cooking spray and heat to medium high. Place chicken breast on the hot grill pan. cook for 5 minutes then flip the chicken breast. Cook for another 5 minutes and turn .Reduce the cooking temparate to medium low and cook the chicken for 20-25 minutes more, turning every 5 minutes or so. Cooking times with depend on the thickness of the chicken, but it will be done whtn it hits 165 degrees internal temperature. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes then slice ito 1/4 inch slices

  4. Arrange the spinach, strawberries and red onions in a bowl. Lightly toss wiht the remaining dressing. Add the acocado, sliced chicken and feta and almond slices. Serve immediately.