Pecan, Strawberry, & Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Pecan, Strawberry, & Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped; 3/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 2 cups halved strawberries, divided; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; cooking spray, as needed; 4 cups fresh Baby Spinach; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted; 1/4 cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
3/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 cups halved strawberries, divided
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
cooking spray, as needed
4 cups fresh Baby Spinach
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled

1
Combine 1 tbs oil, vinegar, honey, thyme, 1/4 tsp pepper, & 1/8 tsp salt in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Add 1 cup strawberries, tossing to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
2
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chicken with remaining 1 tsp oil; sprinkle evenly with 1/8 tsp pepper, salt, and paprika. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 2-3 minutes per side, or until done. Remove chicken from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Cut across the grain into slices.
3
Divide spinach, 1 cup strawberries, and onion between 2 plates or bowls. Top evenly with chicken and strawberry-balsamic mixture. Top each serving with 1-1/2 tbs pecans and 2 tbs feta.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pecan, Strawberry, & 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.

Pecan, Strawberry, & Chicken Salad

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