Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad

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Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad

A salad that's out of the ordinary and that highlights simple ingredients with a lot of elegance. This combination of grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, and wild rice offers a good balance between freshness and satiety, perfect for a complete meal without being heavy.

Each element plays a key role: the strawberries bring a lightly sweet and juicy, the chicken add satiating proteins, and wild rice comes to give of texture and body to the flat. Spinach and cucumber keep the whole thing together. Light and crispy, while goat cheese and nuts add a dimension richer and more flavorful.

The balsamic vinaigrette, with its touch of acidity and hint of maple, comes tie it all together with precision, without masking the natural flavors of the ingredients.

This is the kind of meal that we prepare easily, but gives the impression of eat something special — ideal for varying classic salads with a touch of creativity.

Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad
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Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Servings: 4 portions

Ingredients

  • 2 Grilled, sliced chicken breasts
  • 4 cups (1 L) fresh spinach
  • 1 cup (250 ml) of strawberries, sliced
  • ½ cucumber, sliced into half-moons
  • ½ cup (125 ml) raw wild rice  (cook according to package directions, yields approximately 1½ c.)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) de Grenoble walnuts, lightly toasted, if desired
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh basil, chopped  (or mint)
  • Pickled red onions (Omit if you desire a low-FODMAP option)

Vinaigrette

  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
  • 1 ½ tbsp (22.5 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the wild rice according to package directions and let cool slightly.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-fry for about 6 to 7 minutes per side (+ if still pink). Let rest before slicing.
  • While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, cucumber, and wild rice.
  • Add the chicken, toasted walnuts, and goat cheese.
  • Add the vinaigrette, garnish with the pickled onions if desired and fresh herbs.

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