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Home » Lunch » Salad » Balsamic Strawberry Chicken Salad

Balsamic Strawberry Chicken Salad

Created: May 24, 2017 Updated: October 19, 2020 by lyuba 4 Comments

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This strawberry chicken salad will become your favorite from the first bite. Bright, complimentary flavors of chicken, fresh mozzarella cheese, strawberries, basil, and balsamic reduction come together in one dish.

Balsamic Strawberry Chicken Salad in a white serving bowl

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC CHICKEN SALAD

Caprese salad can officially suck it because there is a new kid on the block!

This Balsamic Strawberry Chicken Salad is kicking butt and taking names. I already have it on the menu for every party this summer. Caprese salad is something I make very often for parties because it’s fresh, it’s easy, and the classic flavors are always satisfying. Instead of a classic caprese, I am definitely making this balsamic chicken salad from now on.

I took my favorite parts of the caprese salad, balsamic reduction, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese, and I coupled them with juicy grilled chicken and sweet strawberries. The result was one DELICIOUS summer salad.

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Balsamic Strawberry Chicken Salad in a white serving bowl  with strawberries in the background

Balsamic Strawberry Chicken Salad in a white bowl with dressing being spooned over it

I actually made this tasty strawberry chicken salad twice in one week. Yes, it is that good but no, I didn’t make it just for fun.

My camera decided to fail me and NOT record any of the photos that I took this weekend. It was a second time when my camera randomly decided to not to record any photos onto the SD card. Not gonna lie, there were tears….lots and lots of tears.

I sat down to write up this recipe and share it with you on Monday and it was like a slap in the face. At that moment, I got an urge to slap my camera back for ruining all my hard work. So instead of sharing this delicious salad with you, I spent all night trying to figure out the problem with my camera and how to fix it.

I was so upset over not only loosing the photos, but also over not being able to share this recipe. That is why I had to remake it as soon as possible so that everyone can try this salad too. We happily polished off the salad both time though.

Balsamic Strawberry Chicken Salad in a white serving bowl with dressing in the background

Some More Recipes From Me:

Fresh Caprese Salad

Strawberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Greek Chicken Salad

Avocado BLT Shrimp Salad

Greek Salmon Salad

Balsamic Strawberry Chicken Salad on a spoon with the rest of the salad in the background

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Balsamic Strawberry Chicken Salad

Bright, complimentary flavors of chicken, fresh mozzarella cheese, strawberries, basil, and balsamic reduction come together in one dish.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Balsamic, chicken, Salad, Stawberry
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 -5 cups
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz strawberries
  • 3 Tbsp minced fresh basil
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • Optional: 2/3 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Marinade the chicken breasts in balsamic vinegar for about 10 minutes before cooking. Season with some salt and cook until done.
  • *You can choose to grill the chicken or cook chicken on the stove top.*
  • Once chicken is cooked, set is aside to cool down.
  • Preheat a small pan over medium heat. Add balsamic vinegar to the heated pan and stir in brown sugar. Let the vinegar simmer until it is reduced enough to coat a spoon. (It will reduce by about half the amount.)
  • Take balsamic reduction out of the pan and into a small bowl to cool down. Once it cools down, you can add it to the salad.
  • Chop fresh mozzarella cheese and strawberries and place them into a mixing bowl.
  • Mince basil and add it to the bowl as well.
  • Once chicken is cooled enough to handle, chop chicken breasts and add it to the mixing bowl.
  • Season with some salt and add olive oil and balsamic reduction. Mix well.
  • Optional: stir in some chopped pecans for a little crunch!
  • *This salad is recommended to consume the same day because strawberries will start to wilt after a day.*

Notes

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LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, BBQ, Chicken, Gluten Free, Salad Tagged With: balsamic, strawberry

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Angie F. says

    March 19, 2019 at 12:54 am

    I’m looking for a yummy strawberry chicken salad to serve at a baby shower and this one definitely piqued my interest (and taste buds)! Just wondering how you think it would work along with spinach so I could stretch it to feed more people? Thanks!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 30, 2019 at 11:11 am

      Oh yes, Angie, feel free to mix in some fresh spinach! It will be great with this salad.

      Reply
  2. Ella says

    January 14, 2022 at 6:13 pm

    This would change up my lunch salad routine!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      January 18, 2022 at 7:07 pm

      Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read More.

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