Refreshing Strawberry-Balsamic Salad with Roasted Chicken
Experience the harmonious blend of garden-fresh ingredients in this Refreshing Strawberry-Balsamic Salad. The juicy strawberries and balsamic vinegar lend a slightly sweet and tangy flavor to the vinaigrette, enhancing the freshness of the spinach and basil. The roasted chicken, toasted sliced almon...
Combine 1 cup of strawberries, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth.
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While the blender is running, slowly add in extra-virgin olive oil to emulsify the vinaigrette.
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Add the strawberry preserves to the blender. Pulse until well combined with the vinaigrette.
SALAD
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In a large serving bowl, combine the baby spinach, the remaining 1 cup of strawberries, toasted sliced almonds, crumbled feta cheese, and torn basil leaves.
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Toss the salad with the prepared vinaigrette, ensuring that all ingredients get well coated.
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Add the pre-cooked roasted chicken strips to the salad. Toss again to mix.
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Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for an hour before serving if preferred it chilled.