Description
A refreshing and nutritious Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad featuring grilled chicken breasts layered over a bed of spring mix greens, fresh blueberries, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and sweet dried cranberries, all tossed with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups spring mix greens
- 1 1/4 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
For the Vinaigrette
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a bowl or mason jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Grill the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill them over high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, place the spring mix greens as the base. Evenly distribute the blueberries, dried cranberries, chopped red onion, chopped cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese on top. Add the sliced grilled chicken over the salad.
- Dress and serve: Just before serving, drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss or serve with the dressing on the side.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh blueberries and high-quality feta cheese.
- Letting the chicken rest after grilling retains its juices for a moist texture.
- Adjust honey amount in the vinaigrette to your preferred level of sweetness.
- This salad is perfect for a light lunch or a healthy dinner option.
- Leftover dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken salad, blueberry salad, feta cheese, grilled chicken, healthy salad, summer salad, balsamic vinaigrette
