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Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Spinach Salad

Fresh baby spinach loaded with strawberries, blueberries, sliced almonds, and mushrooms, topped with warm grilled chicken and drizzled with a quick poppyseed dressing. Light, vibrant, and done in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
410
Protein
38g
Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Spinach Salad
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Pat chicken dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Grill chicken 6–7 minutes per side without moving until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer chicken to a cutting board and rest for 3 minutes, then slice into strips.

  4. Step 4

    Toss spinach with half the dressing in a large bowl until evenly coated.

  5. Step 5

    Arrange spinach on plates, then top with strawberries, blueberries, mushrooms, almonds, and warm chicken strips.

  6. Step 6

    Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • grill or grill pan
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • large bowl
  • instant-read thermometer

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