Strawberry & White Bean Chopped Salad
on Jun 02, 2026
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Healthy strawberry & white bean chopped salad with balsamic grilled chicken, pecans & goat cheese. Easy summer lunch!
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What Makes This Recipe Great
When the weather warms up, the last thing anyone wants is a heavy, complicated meal that requires hours over a hot stove. Enter the Strawberry and White Bean Chopped Salad.
This isn’t your average, boring side salad. It is a vibrant, texture-packed, protein-rich main course that perfectly balances sweet summer strawberries with creamy white beans, tangy goat cheese, and a perfectly seasoned grilled chicken. Topped with a homemade honey-balsamic vinaigrette, it’s about to become your new favorite weekday lunch or effortless dinner.
Here is how to make this crisp, refreshing salad in under 30 minutes.
Ingredient Information
- Chicken Breast– You can grill the chicken and chop the veggies ahead of time for a quick assembly later.
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar– or a quick chicken marinade
- Romain Lettuce– If you don’t have romaine, spinach or a spring mix blend pairs beautifully with strawberries and balsamic
- White Beans– cannellini or great northern beans work best)
- Chopped Strawberries– if you smell your strawberries and they smell like strawberries then they are ripe!
- Red Onion
- Pecans– Toss the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until they are fragrant. It adds a deep, smoky crunch
- Goat Cheese– substitute with feta if preferred
- Dijion Mustard– acts as an emulsifier and adds tang
- Honey– for a touch of natural sweetness
- Garlic Powder
- Salt– use liberally in this recipe and all others
Nutrition Benefits at a Glance
This recipe is a powerhouse of nutrients. Strawberries provide a massive dose of Vitamin C and antioxidants, while the white beans offer plant-based fiber to aid digestion. Combined with the lean protein from the chicken, this meal is designed to keep your energy stable all afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does this salad stay fresh?
Once dressed, the salad is best eaten within a few hours. However, undressed, the chopped ingredients will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Chopped Salad For Summer
Strawberry & White Bean Chopped Salad
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 head of romaine lettuce
- 1 cup white beans, rinsed
- 2 cups chopped strawberries
- ½ red onion, chopped
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a large zip lock bag and use a meat mallet to make them all an even width.
- Then add in 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar to the bag, zip it up and shake it around to coat the chicken. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken until cooked through (165 degrees inside) and set aside.
- Take your romaine, chop it thoroughly and add to a large bowl.
- Add in beans,strawberries, red onion, pecans and goat cheese.
- In a mason jar combine all of the dressing ingredients and shake to combine.
- Chop the chicken and add to the bowl along with the dressing. Toss to combine!
