Description
This Blackberry Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of tender chicken, fresh blackberries, and flavorful goat cheese tossed with mixed greens and a tangy balsamic dressing. It’s a perfect light and satisfying meal for any time of the year.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, layer the salad greens, cooked chicken, blackberries, goat cheese, nuts, and red onion.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad is also great with grilled or rotisserie chicken.
- Substitute blueberries or raspberries if blackberries are out of season.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
