Strawberry-Feta Chicken Salad with Roasted Strawberry-Balsamic Dressing
Description
Crisp lettuce is topped with chicken, feta cheese, strawberries, and a roasted strawberry-balsamic dressing for the ultimate sweet and tangy summer salad.
Ingredients
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1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
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1 cup fresh spinach
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1 cup chopped kale
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1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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1 cooked chicken breast, sliced
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1/2 cup sliced almonds
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1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 clove garlic, minced
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Toss romaine, spinach, and kale together in a medium mixing bowl. Distribute sliced strawberries evenly on top of the greens. Arrange chicken over salad. Garnish with almond slices and feta cheese.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Arrange quartered strawberries on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar.
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Roast in the preheated oven until softened and golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.
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Combine roasted strawberries with their juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor; process dressing until smooth. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve.