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Strawberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Green Tea Vinaigrette

Summer’s Best Strawberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Green Tea Vinaigrette

A vibrant Strawberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Green Tea Vinaigrette, perfect for summer with sweet strawberries and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach Can be swapped with mixed greens.
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Use rotisserie chicken or canned chickpeas for vegetarian.
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Blueberries or raspberries can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Walnuts or almonds can be used as alternatives.
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Scallions Shallots or red onion can be substituted.
For the Green Tea Honey Vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon Matcha Powder Can be omitted if not available.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Substitute with agave syrup for vegan option.
  • 2 tablespoons Water No substitutes necessary.
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Grain Mustard Yellow mustard can be a substitute.
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Kosher salt serves as an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lime Juice Lemon juice can be swapped for a different flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Avocado oil is a substitute option.

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • jar

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a bottle or jar, combine matcha powder, honey, water, whole grain mustard, a pinch of sea salt, lime juice, and olive oil. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds until well blended.
  2. Take a large serving bowl and create a bed of fresh baby spinach, covering the bottom completely.
  3. Evenly scatter the shredded chicken over the spinach, followed by sliced fresh strawberries.
  4. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the chicken and strawberries.
  5. Add sliced scallions evenly on top of the salad.
  6. Drizzle green tea vinaigrette over the salad before serving and toss gently.
  7. Serve immediately on a rustic wooden table or picnic blanket.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make the vinaigrette ahead to let flavors meld. Use fresh ingredients for best results. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

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