December 3, 2020
Chicken Salad with Strawberries, Balsamic, Pecans, and Goat Cheese
This salad, adapted from an Emeril recipe, comes together fast and is flavorful and well balanced, making it an easy weeknight meal option.
Servings: 4
Calories: 722kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons balsamic
- 1 teaspoon monk fruit powdered, or liquid equivalent, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 1 cup strawberries sliced thin
- 4 cups arugula or other mixed greens of choice
- 1 pound pre-cooked rotisserie chicken shredded, warm
- 1 cup pecans candied, or use plain and toasted pecans, omit for nut-free
- 4 ounces goat cheese omit for dairy-free
Instructions
- Combine the balsamic, monk fruit, salt, pepper, and avocado oil in a large salad bowl. Add strawberries and arugula and toss to coat evenly. Divide amongst individual serving plates and top with the shredded chicken, candied pecans, and goat cheese, crumbled over top.
Notes
Without the cheese: Calories: 648, Carbs: 9, Fiber: 3, Fat: 55, Protein: 34
Without pecans: Calories: 551, Carbs: 6, Fiber: 1, Fat: 43, Protein: 37
Without pecans and cheese: Calories: 477, Carbs: 6, Fiber: 1, Fat: 37, Protein: 32
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Salad with Strawberries, Balsamic, Pecans, and Goat Cheese
Amount per Serving
Calories
722
% Daily Value*
Fat
61
g
94
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Cholesterol
122
mg
41
%
Sodium
652
mg
28
%
Potassium
572
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
39
g
78
%
Vitamin A
828
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
115
mg
12
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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