Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Blackberry Chicken Salad, where tender grilled chicken meets juicy blackberries and a zesty balsamic vinaigrette. This refreshing dish is perfect for picnics, dinner parties, or quick weeknight meals, and it’s sure to impress with its beautiful presentation and gourmet taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinaigrette (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill each breast for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens with sliced red onion and blackberries. Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese.
- Slice the grilled chicken and place it on top of the salad mix. Drizzle dressing generously over the salad.
- Toss gently and serve immediately on chilled plates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups salad with chicken
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, marinate chicken in the dressing for at least 30 minutes before grilling. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled shrimp or tofu. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.