• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Kudos Kitchen by Renee

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • Appetizer Favorites
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipe Index
    • Appetizer Favorites
    • About
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Healthy and Fit Recipes » Light and Fit Recipes

    Published: Jun 5, 2018 · Modified: Apr 12, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Chicken Avocado Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Sharing is caring!

    347 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet
    Jump to Recipe

    This berry delicious Chicken Avocado Salad is my very favorite salad. While I don't always add chicken, I do always make my own vinaigrette. Today I'm sharing how to make my strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. It's a wonderfully fruity compliment to this tasty, healthy, and satisfying salad.

    Berry Delicious Chicken Avocado Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    I've always been a salad lover, but just over the past five years, I've become a "mixed" salad lover. By mixed I mean sweet and savory flavors together in one bowl. For me, it was always a savory vegetable salad I would gravitate towards, and nothing more.

    But now, fast forward five years and I can't seem to get enough of a good "mixed" salad.

    This recipe for Berry Delicious Chicken Avocado Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is everything I "thought" I didn't enjoy in a salad and it's now a salad that I can't help but crave! HaHa! Go figure. 🙂

    Berry Delicious Chicken Avocado Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions and complete ingredient measurements for making Berry Delicious Chicken Avocado Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is available near the end of this post. 

    The ingredient list:

    • assorted lettuces (I used a mesclun mix) but use your favorite variety of lettuce
    • sliced red onion
    • fresh raspberries
    • fresh blueberries
    • fresh blackberries
    • shredded rotisserie chicken (skin removed)
    • avocado
    • Parmesan cheese
    • strawberry balsamic vinegar
    • avocado oil
    • Dijon mustard
    • minced garlic
    • salt and pepper
    Berry Delicious Chicken Avocado Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    For information regarding mesclun baby lettuce mix (such as flavors and nutrition) check out this article from Fine Cooking.

    I like to mix my vinaigrette in a shaker bottle and dress the salad lightly, just before serving. Sometimes I like to mix up a big batch of the vinaigrette and keep it on hand for the upcoming week.

    I've used many different flavors of balsamic vinegar and oils for a vinaigrette variation. Surprisingly enough, a small change-up of flavors can make a BIG difference in the flavor of the dressing.

    This Berry Delicious Chicken Avocado Salad is my very favorite salad. While I don't always add chicken, but I do always make my own vinaigrette. Today I'm sharing how to make my strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. It's a wonderfully fruity compliment to this tasty, healthy, and satisfying salad. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    The ratio for making a homemade vinaigrette is always two parts oil to one part vinegar. Feel free to use your favorite oil. In the past, I've enjoyed walnut oil, pistachio oil, almond oil, and even pumpkin seed oil. Of course, avocado oil and olive oil are always a winning choices.

    Flavored oils and balsamic vinegar are some of my favorite things. As far as balsamic vinegar goes, I've used strawberry, peach, blood orange, blueberry, raspberry, chocolate, vanilla, and the traditional balsamic.

    Berry Delicious Chicken Avocado Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    For additional healthy salad recipes, click here to check out an amazing healthy salads recipe roundup I've put together for you!

    Additional healthy salads:

    • Heart Healthy Avocado Mango Salad
    • Autumn Harvest Chopped Fruit and Vegetable Salad
    • Summertime Chopped Salad
    • Roasted Golden Beet and Broccoli Salad
    Berry Delicious Chicken Avocado Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Below is the printable recipe card for today's hearty and healthy salad.

    If you enjoy this recipe and are anxious to give it a try, I'd appreciate if you'd take a moment to give this recipe some feedback by way of stars near the comment section at the end of this post, OR in the recipe card feature itself. Thank you so very much! 🙂

    Berry, Chicken and Avocado Salad in a large glass salad bowl.

    Berry Delicious Chicken Avocado Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Renee Goerger
    A little sweet, a little savory, and a whole lot of tasty goodness. This salad makes a perfect light main course for when you're trying to eat lighter.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save recipe Saved Recipe!
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Easy Main Course
    Cuisine healthy, lettuce salad
    Servings 4
    Calories 506 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 cups assorted baby lettuce leaves, or your favorite lettuce
    • ½ cup fresh raspberries
    • ½ cup fresh blueberries
    • ½ cup fresh blackberries
    • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, optional
    • 1 ripe avocado, cut into chunks
    • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
    • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • pinch salt, I like pink Himalayan
    • pinch pepper, or to taste
    • ¼ cup strawberry balsamic vinegar, or your favorite balsamic flavor
    • ½ cup avocado oil, or extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 clove garlic, minced

    Instructions
     

    • Toss the first ten ingredients into a large bowl. Chill.
    • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the balsamic vinegar, oil, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Shake well to combine.
    • Lightly drizzle the vinaigrette over the chilled salad and serve.

    Notes

    This salad can be made with or without the chicken.
    Double the vinaigrette dressing ingredients to make enough for the entire week (or longer). Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
    Tools and equipment;
    large bowl, salad tongs, measuring spoons, measuring cups, chef's knife, and cutting board.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 23gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 293mgPotassium: 377mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4300IUVitamin C: 12.4mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 1.9mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I sincerely hope that you've enjoyed today's recipe for Berry Delicious Chicken Avocado Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    This Berry Delicious Chicken Avocado Salad is my very favorite salad. While I don't always add chicken, but I do always make my own vinaigrette. Today I'm sharing how to make my strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. It's a wonderfully fruity compliment to this tasty, healthy, and satisfying salad. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Thank you so much for visiting me today in my Kudos Kitchen. I hope you found something you'll love and that you'll come back and visit me often. There is always room for you around my table!

    Should you have any questions or comments regarding anything you've seen here on my blog, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. It is always my distinct pleasure to respond to you just as soon as I possibly can.

    Custom Renee Signature

    Kudos Kitchen by Renee – Where I joyously bring you easy, economical, and delicious comfort food dishes to feed the people you love!

    Until we eat again, I hope you have a delicious day!

    Custom Renee Signature

    More Light and Fit Recipes

    • Baked Chicken Thighs with Everything Seasoning
    • Superfood Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese and Purple Potatoes
    • Salsa Soup with Chicken and Rice
    • Air Fryer Potato Crusted Cod

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sarah says

      June 05, 2019 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      I am trying this salad for dinner tonight. It looks fantastic! And after a quick browse through your links, I think you are going to be our go-to salad inspiration this summer. All your salads look gorgeous and I need some new salad flavor combos!! Looking forward to trying them!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        June 05, 2019 at 2:36 pm

        You are so sweet, Sarah! I'm thrilled to be your salad inspiration. Thank you and enjoy!!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    By submitting this comment you agree to share your name, email address, website and IP address with Kudos Kitchen by Renee. This information will not be used for any purpose other than enabling you to post a comment. *

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Renee! I've been a passionate home cook for over 40 years. I specialize in easy-to-make comfort food dishes from appetizers to desserts and everything in between.

    More →

    Fast and Easy Dinners

    • Spaghetti Stuffed Bell Peppers
    • Skillet Pork Tenderloin
    • Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Portobellos
    • Alfredo Ravioli Lasagna
    • Ground Beef Sauerbraten Goulash
    • Chili Mac with Cornbread Crust

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Media Kit

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When I find a great product or service I like to share it with my readers. For additional information please view my privacy policy.

    Copyright © 2022 Kudos Kitchen By Renee