Description
This Blackberry Balsamic Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of fresh, vibrant ingredients that elevate your dining experience. The juicy blackberries add a touch of sweetness, while the tangy balsamic dressing brings everything together beautifully. Ideal for summer lunches, picnics, or light dinners, this dish is not only visually appealing but also quick to prepare in just 20 minutes. With protein from chicken and healthy fats from avocado and walnuts, it’s a wholesome choice that satisfies both taste and nutrition. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a main course or paired with grilled meats for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups spring mix lettuce
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the chicken until fully cooked. Tent with foil and let rest.
- In a large bowl, layer spring mix lettuce and top it with blackberries, avocado slices, red onion, and walnuts.
- In a medium bowl, combine dressing ingredients: mash half a cup of blackberries and mix with Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Slice the rested chicken and place it on the salad. Drizzle with dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg