Grilled Chicken Salad with Spinach and Feta

A vibrant grilled chicken salad served over a bed of fresh spinach, complemented by sweet strawberries, crumbled feta, and a light balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• 2 Chicken Breasts (0 GI, 0g carbs each)
• 4 cups Fresh Spinach (15 GI, 1g carbs)
• 1 cup Strawberries, sliced (41 GI, 11g carbs)
• 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled (0 GI, 1g carbs)
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil (0 GI, 0g carbs)
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar (0 GI, 2g carbs)
• 1 clove Garlic, minced (10 GI, 2g carbs)
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (0 GI, 0g carbs)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. Brush chicken breasts with half of the vinaigrette mixture and season with salt and pepper.
4. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
5. In a large salad bowl, combine fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, and crumbled feta.
6. Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette mixture.
7. Toss gently and serve immediately.

Flavor Profile Explanation

The salad features the buttery and earthy notes of fresh spinach, the sweetness of strawberries, the tanginess of feta cheese, and savory grilled chicken, all brought together with a lightly tangy balsamic vinaigrette.

Serving Size

This recipe serves 2, with each serving containing half of the salad and chicken.

Nutritional Facts