Description
This vibrant Blackberry Chicken Salad combines juicy grilled chicken, fresh blackberries, and crunchy walnuts on a bed of mixed greens, all topped with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners, this dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make salad that’s as delightful to eat as it is to look at.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup toasted walnuts
- ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F).
- Prepare Greens: Wash and dry mixed greens; place in a large bowl.
- Add Toppings: Slice the grilled chicken into strips and add to the greens along with blackberries and crumbled feta.
- Toast Walnuts: In a small pan over medium heat, toast walnuts for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Dress Salad: Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve: Plate generously and enjoy immediately!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg