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Chicken Salad with Strawberries, Feta, and Pecans

This Chicken Strawberry Salad with Feta and pecans is a tasty summer dish full of amazing flavors and textures.
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Calories 649kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb 450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Sea salt & black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup chicken broth or water
  • 5 cups mixed salad greens
  • ½ pint 6oz/170g fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 oz Feta cheese cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 oz pecan halves

For the Dressing

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 tsp honey optional

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to the Instant Pot® and select the Sauté function. Set to high and once the display reads “hot,” add chicken breasts. Season chicken on both sides with garlic powder, plus salt and black pepper, to taste.
  • Sear the chicken breasts on each side for4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the Instant Pot® and set aside. Add chicken broth and deglaze the bottom of the pot by gently scraping it with a rubber spatula.
  • Add the metal trivet that comes with the Instant Pot® and place the chicken breasts on top. Add the lid and set the pressure valve to “sealing.” Select the “Manual” cooking option on the high setting and set the cooking time to 8 minutes. When done cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
  • While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dressing by combining all ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Cover tightly and shake until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired. Set aside.
  • Remove chicken from the Instant Pot® and let rest for a few minutes, then shred with two forks. Reserve cooking liquid from the pot to use in other recipes or freeze for later use.
  • Arrange mixed salad greens on a platter and top with the shredded chicken, sliced strawberries, Feta cheese, and pecans. Drizzle the balsamic dressing on top and serve immediately. Enjoy!


Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 580mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g