Chicken Salad with Peaches, Avocado & Raspberry Dressing Recipe
A vibrant and fresh chicken salad featuring grilled chicken, sweet peaches, creamy avocado, and a tangy raspberry dressing. This colorful salad combines peppery arugula, hearty farro, crunchy almonds, and tangy feta cheese for a balanced and flavorful meal that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (to cook farro if not pre-cooked and grill chicken if needed)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Dressing
- 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
Salad
- 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
- Make the Raspberry Dressing: Put the fresh raspberries in a medium bowl and mash them thoroughly with a fork until smooth. Add the olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until fully combined. The dressing will be slightly thick, which is expected.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large serving bowl or platter, combine the arugula, grilled chicken, cooked farro, diced cucumber, sliced peaches, sliced avocado, sliced almonds, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced red onion. Toss gently to mix the components evenly.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle the raspberry dressing evenly over the salad mixture. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and textures at their best.
Notes
- If grilled chicken is unavailable, you can substitute with roasted or rotisserie chicken.
- Farro can be swapped with quinoa or brown rice for different textures.
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the sliced almonds lightly before adding.
- This salad is best served fresh; avocado browns quickly if left out too long.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the chicken and add extra farro or chickpeas.
