Description

A refreshing summer salad that combines grilled chicken with sweet strawberries, juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and peppery greens. Tossed in a light fruit-forward vinaigrette, it’s perfect for picnics, light lunches, or a colorful dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups grilled chicken breast, cooked and sliced

1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

1 1/2 cups watermelon cubes, seedless and chilled

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

3 cups arugula or mixed greens, washed and dried

1/4 cup balsamic glaze or vinaigrette

1/4 cup candied pecans or almonds (optional)

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)

small handful fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the strawberries, watermelon, and greens.

2. Grill the chicken breast seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper until it reaches 165°F, then let it rest and slice.

3. Chill the watermelon and strawberries in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

4. Crumble the feta cheese and set aside.

5. Arrange the greens in a large bowl or platter.

6. Top with chilled watermelon cubes and strawberry halves.

7. Add the sliced grilled chicken over the fruit.

8. Sprinkle the crumbled feta and optional nuts, red onion, and mint leaves.

9. Drizzle with balsamic glaze or vinaigrette just before serving and toss gently.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: salad
Method: grilling
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 325
Fat: 15
Carbohydrates: 18
Protein: 26

Keywords: strawberry chicken salad, watermelon salad, feta chicken salad, summer salad, grilled chicken salad, fruit salad, healthy salad, watermelon feta salad