Summer Berry Chicken Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing

Name: Summer Berry Chicken Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved; 1/2 cup blueberries; 5 oz mixed romaine and spinach; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup candied pecans; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and black pepper to taste

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Celebrate summer's bounty with this vibrant, protein-packed salad that's perfect for warm weather, barbecues, or July 4th gatherings. Tender, herb-marinated chicken breasts are grilled to juicy perfection and sliced over a generous bed of crisp romaine and baby spinach. The salad is then loaded with antioxidant-rich fresh strawberries and blueberries, tangy crumbled feta cheese, crunchy homemade candied pecans, and thinly sliced red onion for a bite. A quick, whisk-together honey lemon vinaigrette adds the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, coating every ingredient without heaviness. This salad is a complete meal that feels indulgent yet nourishing, delivering a spectacular mix of textures and flavors that epitomizes fresh, seasonal eating. It's ideal for meal prep, entertaining guests, or a refreshing dinner after a hot summer day.

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Colorful summer salad with grilled chicken slices, fresh strawberries, blueberries, feta cheese, and pecans in a white bowl

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time12 min

Servings2 servings

Equipment

Grill or grill panMixing bowlsWhisk

Instructions

1
Season chicken breasts with thyme, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Grill over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
3
In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, blueberries, and thinly sliced red onion.
4
Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken, crumbled feta, and candied pecans.
5
Drizzle the honey lemon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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