Lemony Chicken Fruit Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing and vibrant Lemony Chicken Fruit Salad! Perfectly seared chicken breasts are paired with a colorful medley of mixed greens, juicy grapes, sweet strawberries, and tangy pineapple chunks, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Toasted almonds add a satisfying crunch, while a zesty homemade dressing made with fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and nutritious salad is an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or any occasion that calls for a light yet satisfying dish. Fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and simplicity make this lemony chicken fruit salad a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup grapes (halved)
- 1 cup strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 0.25 cup almonds (sliced and toasted)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved grapes, sliced strawberries, pineapple chunks, and toasted almonds.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
Step 5
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Top the salad with the sliced chicken breasts.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Lemony Chicken Fruit Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1051.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1143.3 |
| Total Fat 53.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 206.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3334.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 100.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 74.6g | |
| Protein 79.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 242.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2117.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories