Description
A fresh and flavorful Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad featuring grilled chicken breast, vibrant spring mix greens, juicy blueberries, dried cranberries, crunchy cucumber, tangy red onion, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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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
For the Salad
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to season chicken
- 4 cups (5 oz | 142g) spring mix greens
- 1/2 cup (65g) dried cranberries
- 1 – 1 1/4 cups (149g-186g) blueberries
- 1/2 cup (65g) chopped red onion
- 1 cup (135g) chopped cucumber
- 3/4 cup (92g) crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Make the vinaigrette: In a bowl or mason jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake well until fully emulsified. Set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, place the spring mix greens. Top with dried cranberries, blueberries, chopped red onion, chopped cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese. Add sliced grilled chicken on top.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine. Divide the salad onto 2 or 3 plates and serve immediately.
Notes
- Grilling the chicken adds a smoky flavor, but you can also bake or pan-sear if preferred.
- For a sweeter vinaigrette, adjust the honey according to taste.
- Feel free to substitute dried cranberries with dried cherries or raisins.
- To keep the salad crisp, add the vinaigrette just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 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
