Description
A fresh and nutritious make-ahead salad featuring juicy chicken, sweet strawberries, baby spinach, walnuts, feta cheese, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. Perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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Salt, pepper, and thyme (for seasoning)
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8 cups fresh spinach
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2 cups strawberries, sliced
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4 tablespoons feta cheese (optional)
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4 tablespoons chopped walnuts
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6 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing (packed separately)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme. Roast 15–17 minutes, flipping once.
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Let chicken cool and slice into bite-size pieces.
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In 4 containers, divide spinach, chicken, strawberries, feta, and walnuts.
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Pack vinaigrette separately (1½ tbsp per container).
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Refrigerate up to 4 days. Dress salad just before eating.
Notes
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Store vinaigrette separately to keep greens crisp.
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Swap feta for avocado for dairy-free option.
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Use sunflower seeds if nut-free.
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Add other fruits like blueberries or apple slices for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Salad, Meal Prep
- Method: Roasting, Assembling
- Cuisine: American, Healthy