Description
This Chicken Salad with Peaches, Avocado & Fresh Raspberry Dressing offers a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors. Packed with fresh ingredients like grilled chicken, peaches, and a vibrant raspberry dressing, it’s a quick and healthy meal ideal for a weeknight dinner or a light lunch. Enjoy the delightful taste while keeping it easy and nutritious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 oz arugula
- 2 cups chopped grilled chicken or shredded chicken
- 2 peaches, sliced
- 1 cup cooked farro
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- Mash the raspberries in a medium bowl with a fork until smooth.
- Incorporate the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper; whisk until combined, creating a slightly thick dressing.
- In a large bowl or on a platter, mix the arugula, chicken, farro, cucumber, peach slices, avocado, almonds, feta, and red onion.
- Drizzle the raspberry dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the farro with quinoa for a gluten-free option.
Use fresh peaches for the best flavor, especially in peach season.
Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding more or less honey based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg