Chicken and Strawberry Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
29%
Chicken and Strawberry Salad
20 min.
4
291kcal

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Elevate your lunchtime experience with this delightful Chicken and Strawberry Salad, a dish that perfectly balances vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free recipe is not only quick to prepare but also a feast for the senses. Imagine the crisp freshness of arugula and romaine lettuce, combined with the succulent slices of rotisserie chicken, all brought together by the creamy tang of crumbled blue cheese.

What sets this salad apart is the unexpected sweetness of juicy strawberries, which add a refreshing contrast to the savory elements of the dish. The toastiness of halved cashews provides a satisfying crunch, making every bite an enjoyable textural experience. Tossed in a light dressing made from extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of sugar, this salad becomes a delightful symphony of flavors that dances on your palate.

Perfect as a side dish, a light lunch, or even a main course, this Chicken and Strawberry Salad is sure to impress your family and friends. With just 291 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. Whether enjoyed at a sunny picnic or served at a dinner table, this salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients that nourish both body and soul. Dive into this colorful creation and savor the joys of healthy eating!

Ingredients

  • cups arugula 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • ounces cheese blue crumbled
  • tablespoons cashew pieces unsalted halved
  • 12 ounces rotisserie chicken breast boneless skinless sliced
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup onion red vertically sliced
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • cups torn romaine lettuce 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • cups strawberries quartered
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • tablespoon water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. To prepare dressing, combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Gradually drizzle in oil, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  2. To prepare salad, combine romaine and next 4 ingredients (through chicken) in a bowl; toss gently.
  3. Place about 2 cups chicken mixture on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons cashews and 2 tablespoons cheese.
  4. Drizzle about 4 teaspoons dressing over each serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories291kcal
Protein32.24%
Fat48.83%
Carbs18.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
63.32
Glycemic Load
4.57
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.997391389764%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.21mg
Petunidin
0.08mg
Delphinidin
0.22mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
17.89mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
2.24mg
Epigallocatechin
0.56mg
Epicatechin
0.3mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Naringenin
0.19mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1.53mg
Kaempferol
7.43mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
6.12mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:291.02kcal
14.55%
Fat:15.98g
24.58%
Saturated Fat:4.54g
28.38%
Carbohydrates:13.94g
4.65%
Net Carbohydrates:10.79g
3.92%
Sugar:8.42g
9.35%
Cholesterol:65.06mg
21.69%
Sodium:346.32mg
15.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.73g
47.47%
Vitamin A:4711.22IU
94.22%
Vitamin K:78.14µg
74.42%
Vitamin C:49.29mg
59.74%
Vitamin B3:9.57mg
47.85%
Selenium:30.89µg
44.13%
Vitamin B6:0.78mg
39.04%
Phosphorus:309.45mg
30.95%
Folate:112.9µg
28.22%
Manganese:0.54mg
27.03%
Potassium:707.38mg
20.21%
Vitamin B5:1.76mg
17.62%
Magnesium:67.09mg
16.77%
Calcium:144.03mg
14.4%
Fiber:3.15g
12.62%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.41%
Copper:0.22mg
10.92%
Vitamin E:1.61mg
10.73%
Iron:1.84mg
10.25%
Zinc:1.49mg
9.93%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.72%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.72%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes