Description
Summer Splash Chicken Salad is a refreshing, colorful salad featuring tender chicken, crisp greens, juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, and crunchy cucumber. Tossed with a light honey-lemon dressing, this vibrant salad is perfect for summer lunches, picnics, and light dinners. Every bite combines savory chicken with fresh, fruity flavors for a delicious warm-weather meal.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Prepare the Greens: Place the mixed greens in a large salad bowl or arrange them on a serving platter as the base.
- Add the Toppings: Add the cooked chicken, sliced strawberries, blueberries, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion over the greens.
- Sprinkle Cheese and Nuts: Evenly sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and sliced almonds or chopped pecans over the salad for texture and flavor.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared honey-lemon dressing over the ingredients just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- Toss or Layer: Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly or leave the salad layered for a visually appealing presentation.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the salad right away while the greens are fresh and crisp for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Chicken options: Use grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, or leftover roasted chicken.
- Fruit variations: Substitute raspberries, mandarin oranges, or diced peaches for the strawberries or blueberries.
- Make it dairy-free: Omit the feta or replace it with a dairy-free alternative.
- Add more crunch: Try sunflower seeds, walnuts, or homemade croutons.
- Meal prep: Store the dressing separately and assemble the salad shortly before serving.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftover salad without dressing in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course, Lunch, Summer Recipes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
