Strawberry Avocado Summer Salad with Honey Basil Vinaigrette 

Summer is finally here AND IM HERE FOR IT.

It reached 90 degrees here in Michigan last week and all I wanted was a crunchy filling salad that balanced out all the BBQ’s, fudgesicles and weddings we’ve been going to. I've been making these Don't get me wrong I love a good party, but my body was craving some greens.

This strawberry avocado summer salad truly speaks to my heart. The sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and savory honey basil vinaigrette create a harmony of flavors that won’t allow you to put your fork down. I know this salad will be a repeat all summer long.

I typically eat salads mostly for my lunches in the summer and easiest way for me to transport them to work is in mason jars! The jars are a quick and easy hack for meal prep and can store in my work refrigerator without taking up much room.

Here’s what this Strawberry Avocado Summer Salad is all about....

• Romaine! I love a good crunch, especially in the summer it can really hold up well against other ingredients.
• Strawberries- on sale! Need I say more? Sweet, delicious and oh so summery.
• Avocado- creamy & dreamy, per usual. Plus, it coats the other ingredients so well.
• Chopped almonds- really any nut will do, whatever you fancy.
• Gorgonzola- I like a little for the pungent flavor, you could sub feta here too or omit all together if cheese isn't your thang.
• Cucumber and red onion- veggies on veggies.
• Chicken- getting that protein in!
• Honey basil vinaigrette- if you take anything away from this recipe, let it be this vinaigrette! 

If this salad doesn’t scream SUMMER – COME AT ME. I don’t know what does.

Strawberry Avocado Summer Salad with Honey Basil Vinaigrette

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• Author: Maggie
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 5 people 1x

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Strawberry avocado summer salad with chicken- featuring a crunchy romaine, cucumber, red onion, chopped nuts and pungent cheese then tossed in honey basil vinaigrette makes for the ultimate summer salad combo that will leave you feeling satisfied | mealswithmaggie.com

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Ingredients

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• 4 large chicken breasts, diced
• 3 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 cups strawberries, sliced
• ½ cup red onion, sliced
• 1 whole cucumber, diced
• 1 whole avocado, sliced
• 3 oz gorgonzola or feta cheese
• ½ cup almonds, chopped or sliced

Honey Basil Vinaigrette

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 4 tsp whole grain mustard
• 1 tbsp honey
• ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients for the salad in a large bowl.
2. Whisk the ingredients for the honey basil vinaigrette in a separate bowl and add salt/pepper to taste.
3. When ready to serve, pour vinaigrette over salad and enjoy!

Notes

To make mason jar salads:

1. Place dressing in bottom of mason jar then start stacking:
2. cucumbers
3. red onions
4. cheese
5. strawberries
6. lettuce
7. chicken
8. chopped nuts
9. avocado
10. Viola !

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Main Course, Salad
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry avocado summer salad

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