Berry Good Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Berry Good Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces mixed baby lettuces and spring greens, I use bagged; 16 ounces romaine lettuce; 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette, I use Ken's Steakhouse; 2 tablespoons sweet basil, chopped, 1 t if dried; 1 ½ cups strawberries, hulled and sliced; 1 ½ cups mandarin oranges, drained; ¾ cup almonds, sliced; ¾ cup sweetened coconut, shredded; ¾ cup dried cranberries; 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

16 ounces mixed baby lettuces and spring greens, I use bagged
16 ounces romaine lettuce
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette, I use Ken's Steakhouse
2 tablespoons sweet basil, chopped, 1 t if dried
1 ½ cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 ½ cups mandarin oranges, drained
¾ cup almonds, sliced
¾ cup sweetened coconut, shredded
¾ cup dried cranberries
4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
In a small bowl combine dressing and basil, wisk.
3
Cover and allow to sit on the counter to combine flavors.
4
Ken's Steakhouse makes a Balsamic and Basil dressing that also works great!
5
If you choose that route omit this step.
6
In a medium bowl, combine olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
7
Add the chicken breast and toss to completely coat.
8
Grill over medium heat until cooked through.
9
Remove from the heat and tent with foil.
10
Allow chicken to rest while putting the remaining salad together.
11
In a shallow pan combine the almonds and coconut.
12
Pop this in the oven and toast until golden brown.
13
Stirring frequently so as not to burn the coconut and to get an even browning.
14
Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
15
In the meantime combine the romaine and the spring mix.
16
Divide evenly amoung 4 large salad bowls, I use my pasta bowls for this.
17
Cube the chicken into bite size pieces, or for presentation purposes you could cut it on the bias.
18
Divide the chicken amoung the 4 bowls.
19
Next layer: cranberries, strawberries then oranges.
20
Sprinkle liberally with the almond and coconut mixure.
21
Drizzle with the dressing right before serving.
22
Served with a nice crusty bread just finishes it off.
23
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces mixed baby lettuces and spring greens, I use bagged, 16 ounces romaine lettuce, 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette, I use Ken's Steakhouse, 2 tablespoons sweet basil, chopped, 1 t if dried, and more.

Yes, Berry Good Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Berry Good Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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