Description
Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad combines juicy grilled chicken, fresh blueberries, creamy feta cheese, crisp vegetables, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette for a refreshing and satisfying summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups spring mix greens
- 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper to prepare the vinaigrette.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken over high heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side until fully cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Allow chicken to rest before slicing into strips.
- Arrange spring mix greens in a large bowl.
- Top greens with blueberries, dried cranberries, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Add sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette just before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Add the vinaigrette right before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- Store leftover dressing separately for fresher leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 75