Description
Strawberry Fields Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish combining tender baby spinach and arugula with sweet strawberries, shredded chicken, crunchy nuts, creamy avocado, and tangy feta. Topped with a homemade honey mustard dressing, this salad is perfect for a quick, nutritious lunch or light dinner. It brings together a delightful mix of textures and sweet-savory flavors in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 5 ounces salad mix (baby spinach and arugula)
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
- ¼ cup almonds, slivered
- 2 avocados, thinly sliced
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Honey Mustard Dressing
- 3 tablespoons grainy mustard
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Layer the Salad: On a large platter, start by layering the baby spinach and arugula as the salad base. Evenly spread the sliced strawberries, cooked shredded chicken, thinly sliced red onions, chopped walnuts, slivered almonds, thin avocado slices, and crumble the feta cheese on top to create a vibrant, colorful presentation.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together grainy mustard, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Dress and Serve: Spoon the honey mustard dressing evenly over the layered salad just before serving, ensuring all components get a lovely coating. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crunchy textures.
Notes
- Use fresh and ripe strawberries for the best sweetness.
- Chicken can be grilled, roasted, or rotisserie; just ensure it is cooked and shredded.
- If preparing ahead, keep dressing separate to prevent wilting.
- Walnuts and almonds add great texture, but can be omitted or substituted with other nuts if preferred.
- Adjust the honey amount in the dressing to taste for sweetness.
- Serve chilled or slightly cool for refreshing results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
