Strawberry Chicken Salad with Strawberry Balsamic dressing and Farro
Strawberry Chicken Salad with Strawberry Balsamic dressing and Farro
A great way to use seasonal strawberries for a fast weeknight meal or take as lunch.
Serves 4
Dressing Ingredients:
1 cup strawberries, chopped
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tsp fresh chopped thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp salt
Directions to make dressing:
1. Place all ingredients in a mini food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside until ready to eat.
Salad Ingredients:
4 (4 ounce) chicken breasts, cooked
8 cups mixed salad greens of choice (Try using seasonal lettuces, spinach, & arugula.)
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup pecans, toasted
1 ounce feta (optional)
1 cup cooked farro
1/4 cup basil, chopped
Directions for Salad:
1. Put all salad ingredients together. Top with the strawberry balsamic dressing.
2. If consuming later, keep the dressing separate.
*Recipe adapted from Cooking Light