Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Avocado
Grilled chicken meets tender spinach and crisp romaine in a fresh, summery mix accented by juicy strawberries and rich avocado. Toasted pecans add a nutty crunch, while a tangy-sweet poppy seed dressing ties everything together. Serve this Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Avocado for a light dinner or warm-weather lunch when you want something vibrant and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Avocado, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the olive oil, vinegar, honey, sugar, poppy seeds, salt, mustard, and grated onion in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the dressing into a bowl or jar, cover, and refrigerate before serving for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Meanwhile, mix the Italian dressing and teriyaki sauce in a glass or ceramic bowl; add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator before grilling for 30 to 60 minutes.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 5
Grill on the preheated grill until the chicken is no longer pink in the centers and the juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let cool about 10 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Toss the chicken, spinach, and romaine lettuce together in a large bowl; gently fold in the strawberries and avocado. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 7
Toss the salad with the dressing and pecans just before serving.
- Calories 701.91 kcal High 35%
- Protein 32.63 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 34.49 g 13%
- Total Fat 51.88 g High 67%
- Saturated Fat 6.4 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.74 mg High 24%
- Sodium 549.15 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 8.99 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 20.18 g --
- Added Sugars 3.27 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 101.76 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.2 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 766.15 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 204.89 mcg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin C 53.74 mg Good Source 60%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Soy 🌱
- Mustard
- Strawberries 🍓
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Avocado is an American dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Avocado, Baby Spinach, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 701.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Avocado?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Avocado made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Avocado, Baby Spinach, Chicken Breast, Dry Mustard. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Avocado?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Avocado?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 701.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Avocado easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Avocado healthy?
- Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Avocado has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 701.91 calories and 32.63 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 549.15 mg (24% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.4 g (32% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.27 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Soy, Mustard, Strawberries and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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