Strawberry Spinach Salad with the works! Such a bright and refreshing summer salad! This fresh spinach salad is layered with sweet strawberries, tender chicken, crunchy walnuts and tangy feta and it’s finished with a creamy poppy seed dressing.

A Main Dish Strawberry Spinach Salad

Summer will have come and gone before we know it so I hope you are all enjoying an abundance of salads in your diet featuring all the fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season right now!

If you are like me you’ve got quite a list of salads that you want to make throughout the summer, but at the top of that list should be this perfectly bright and summery Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken and Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing!

It has the perfect blend of flavors and it includes so many healthy ingredients like spinach, strawberries, avocados and lean chicken breast.

And of course let’s not forget one of the main highlights of the salad – the perfectly tender and crunchy, wonderfully nutritious Fisher Walnuts! This salad just isn’t complete without them!

Most of the time you’ll find me adding some sort of Fishers nuts to my salad because a salad needs that crunch and delicious nutty flavor. Here they really just finish this salad off, plus they make it just that much more filling which is important since this is meant to be served as a main dish.

Made with Preservative Free Walnuts

I love walnuts not only for their delicious flavor but I also love the fact that they are a healthy food to include in my diet. I love when a food not only tastes great but it’s good for you too!

Walnuts have so many health benefits (while they include things like omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants and protein), they are definitely good food to include regularly into your diet! I always keep them stocked in my pantry, not just for baking and cooking but for snacking too.

And of course I choose Fisher Walnuts over other brands not only for their quality but because they are made without preservatives.

Nuts shouldn’t need preservatives yet other nut brands are adding them, it’s great knowing Fishers doesn’t. Even more reason to add then to this delicious salad!

The Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing

You’ll love the lemon flavors in this dressing. We’ve all had the classic poppy seed dressing but when you add lemon to it delicious things happen!

Strawberry and lemon are the perfect flavor pairing and it’s the best way to finish this salad!

More Spinach Salad Recipes to Try!

  • Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
  • Apple Pecan Feta Spinach Salad with Maple Cider Dressing
  • Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
  • Pear Pomegranate and Spinach Salad
  • Autumn Spinach Salad

 

5 from 3 votes Review Recipe

Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken and Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Such a bright and refreshing summer salad! This fresh spinach salad is layered with sweet strawberries, tender chicken, crunchy walnuts and tangy feta and it’s finished with a creamy poppy seed dressing.

Servings: 4

Prep20 minutesCook10 minutesReady in: 30 minutes

IngredientsLemon Poppy Seed Dressing1/2 cup light mayonnaise1 Tbsp lemon zest3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice3 Tbsp honey2 1/2 tsp poppy seeds1/4 tsp salt, or to tasteSalad1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled then cooled 10 minutes and diced8 oz baby spinach2 1/2 cups sliced strawberries3/4 cup Chopped Fishers Walnuts, lightly toasted1 large avocado, peeled and diced4 oz feta cheese, crumbled1/3 cup chopped red onion

InstructionsFor the lemon poppy seed dressing: Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until well blended. Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to use.For the salad: Layer spinach and chicken among 4 plates or into 1 large salad bowl then layer over remaining salad ingredients. Spoon dressing over salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken and Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 534 Calories from Fat 315

% Daily Value*

Fat 35g54%Saturated Fat 8g50%Cholesterol 102mg34%Sodium 852mg37%Potassium 1203mg34%Carbohydrates 34g11%Fiber 7g29%Sugar 21g23%Protein 35g70% Vitamin A 5540IU111%Vitamin C 81.3mg99%Calcium 270mg27%Iron 3.6mg20% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Course: SaladCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Spinach Salad Author: Jaclyn

5 from 3 votes

Review Recipe

Nutrition Facts Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken and Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 534 Calories from Fat 315

% Daily Value*

Fat 35g54%Saturated Fat 8g50%Cholesterol 102mg34%Sodium 852mg37%Potassium 1203mg34%Carbohydrates 34g11%Fiber 7g29%Sugar 21g23%Protein 35g70% Vitamin A 5540IU111%Vitamin C 81.3mg99%Calcium 270mg27%Iron 3.6mg20% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken and Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 534 Calories from Fat 315

% Daily Value*

Fat 35g54%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 102mg34%

Sodium 852mg37%

Potassium 1203mg34%

Carbohydrates 34g11%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 21g23%

Protein 35g70%

Vitamin A 5540IU111%

Vitamin C 81.3mg99%

Calcium 270mg27%

Iron 3.6mg20%

  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: SaladCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Spinach Salad

Author: Jaclyn