Description
This Blackberry Balsamic Chicken Salad is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, perfect for any meal. Featuring juicy blackberries, creamy avocado, tender chicken, and a homemade blackberry balsamic dressing, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying. With fresh ingredients and a burst of vibrant color, it’s ideal for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner. Enjoy it as a main dish or as a side at your next barbecue. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad will impress your family and friends with its gourmet appeal while keeping meal prep simple.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups spring mix lettuce
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup fresh blackberries
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, add spring mix lettuce and top with blackberries, avocado, red onion, and walnuts.
- For the dressing: mash additional blackberries in a bowl and whisk together Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Slice the chicken and place it over the salad. Drizzle with dressing just before serving and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg