Description
Experience a burst of flavor with the Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad, a delightful dish perfect for warm summer days or quick weeknight dinners. This salad features tender grilled chicken, plump blueberries, and creamy feta cheese resting atop a bed of mixed greens. Drizzled with a homemade tangy balsamic vinaigrette, each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and savory notes, making it as nutritious as it is satisfying. Whether you’re entertaining guests or just looking for a refreshing meal, this vibrant salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups spring mix greens
- 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 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 by combining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl or mason jar. Whisk or shake until well combined.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat for 6-8 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Allow to rest before slicing.
- In a large mixing bowl, layer spring mix greens and top with blueberries, dried cranberries, chopped onion, cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced grilled chicken.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of the recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg