Strawberry Basil Salad
A delicious salad perfect for dinner or as a side dish. The soba noodles are a gluten free, protein rich addition that makes it a filling main dish for vegetarians. They can be swapped out with any whole grain. The chicken is a nice option for those who enjoy all the food groups.
Servings: 4
Calories: 319kcal
Ingredients
- 6 - 8 cups fresh salad greens
- 1-2 cups cooked soba noodles or other whole grain
- 1-2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1-2 cups cooked chicken
- 5-6 basil leaves chiffonade (sliced in strips)
- 1-2 Tbsp hemp seeds optional
Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar *
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry salad greens.
- Arrange on a large platter or plate.
- Arrange soba noodles and chicken, if using, on top of greens.
- Spread strawberries and goat cheese on top of salad greens.
- Sprinkle basil leaves on top.
- Serve salad dressing on the side for each person to add as they wish.
Vinaigrette
- Make vinaigrette by pouring all ingredients in a screw top jar and shaking vigorously. Taste and adjust to your liking. Because all balsamic vinegar is different, you may want to add a little more honey to sweeten your dressing.
Notes
If you don't have leftover, pre-cooked chicken, cut 1-2 boneless chicken breasts or 4 boneless chicken thighs into bite size pieces, season with salt and pepper and saute in 1/2 tbsp canola oil until cooked through.
Instead of white balsamic vinegar use white wine vinegar or rice vinegar with a little more honey. Taste and adjust to suit your preference. Use buckwheat or other whole grains in place of soba noodles.
Instead of white balsamic vinegar use white wine vinegar or rice vinegar with a little more honey. Taste and adjust to suit your preference. Use buckwheat or other whole grains in place of soba noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Sodium: 267mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Iron: 2mg