Name: Strawberry Chicken Salad with Feta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream; 1⅓ cups fresh basil leaves (loosely packed); ½ medium shallot (chopped); 2 tablespoons basil pesto (fresh or jarred); 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons honey (or agave); ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups leaf lettuce (loosely packed); 1 cooked thin sliced chicken breast (sliced, from the recipe below); ½ cup sliced strawberries; 1 mini cucumber (sliced); ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds; ¼ cup Green Goddess dressing (+ more as needed, from the recipe above); fresh basil leaves; fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon lemon pepper; ½ teaspoon dried parsley; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon Kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1-1¼ pounds thin-cut boneless skinless chicken breasts

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This delightful Strawberry Chicken Salad makes my heart sing! This refreshing salad combines chicken, strawberries, feta cheese, sunflower seeds, and a light, herby Green Goddess dressing.

Bowl of strawberry feta and chicken salad topped with dressing next to a jar of extra dressing.

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Strawberry Chicken Salad offers delicious morsels in every bite. From sweet strawberries to tangy feta and a fresh dressing, this salad keeps you coming back for one bite after another.

Quick and easy. Make the dressing in advance so you can pull this salad together in just minutes.
Scalable. This recipe makes one main dish serving and can easily be scaled to serve your family size.
Mouth-watering flavors. The combination of sweet berries and salty nuts, earthy herbs and tangy cheese is a match made in heaven.

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Salad

Lettuce - I love using crisp leaf lettuce. Spring mix, red leaf lettuce, arugula, and spinach are great options.
Boneless skinless chicken breast - I always have these baked thin-sliced chicken breasts in my fridge to add ease to salads like this. The chicken is seasoned with herbs and spices you likely have in your pantry. Grilled chicken with ranch seasoning or sliced rotisserie chicken can also be used.
Strawberries are one of the star players in this salad. Their fresh burst of sweetness is a wonderful addition to a green salad. Fresh is a must; save the frozen berries for a morning smoothie.
Feta cheese - Another star in this salad! Feta brings a creamy tang to the party that pairs so well with strawberries. Goat cheese is a great option too. For the freshest flavor and texture, buy a block of feta and crumble when ready to use.
Sunflower seeds - I love the crunch these add and I'm reminded how much I love nuts in salads! Pistachios or slivered almonds are also delicious.
Fresh basil and mint - The third star of this salad! The basil is herby and the freshness of the mint is wonderful with strawberries. Fresh herbs add so much flavor to salads.

Dressing

Green Goddess dressing - My fourth star ingredient in this salad! I make this dressing weekly. It's so fresh and light. As much as I love it as a dressing, it's equally yummy drizzled over chicken, tacos, or on sandwiches. The ingredients needed for this dressing are pictured below.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Green Goddess dressing

This can be made several days in advance. Save the extra to use for other recipes throughout the week.

Dressing ingredients added to the bowl of a food processor.

Step 1: Add the dressing ingredients to the bowl of a mini food processor.

Dressing blended in food processor bowl.

Step 2: Process until smooth. Store in the fridge in an airtight container or mason jar.

Baked Chicken Breasts

One cooked chicken breast is needed for this salad. You can bake the chicken up to 3 or 4 days in advance and use the extra for sandwiches or other salads throughout the week. Additional tips are in the recipe post Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts.

Spices and olive oil blended in a mixing bowl.

Step 3: Blend the spices and oil in a mixing bowl.

Chicken breasts coated with spice mixture in a bowl.

Step 4: Add the chicken and toss to evenly coat the chicken with the spice mixture.

Seasoned chicken breasts on a baking sheet.

Step 5: Transfer the chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Baked chicken breasts on a baking sheet.

Step 6: Bake at 425℉ until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165℉. This will take 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken.