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A vibrant bowl of High Protein Strawberry Poppyseed Salad with grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, and creamy dressing
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High Protein Strawberry Poppyseed Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cups mixed baby spinach and romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 0.5 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 0.5 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 0.25 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 0.5 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp hone y
  • 1 tbsp poppyseed s
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove chicken from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppyseeds, and Dijon mustard until a smooth dressing forms.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach and romaine mix with strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, and pineapple.
  • Add the sliced chicken and chopped pecans to the salad base.
  • Drizzle the Greek yogurt poppyseed dressing over the salad components.
  • Toss gently to ensure even distribution and serve immediately.