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Blackberry Chicken Salad

Blackberry Chicken Salad

A refreshing Blackberry Chicken Salad featuring marinated chicken, fresh greens, and a delicious dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 1029 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • skillet
  • whisk
  • resealable bag
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1 lime Juice of
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp. dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp. chili powder
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 (6- to 8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Dressing

  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. blackberry jam
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • Kosher salt

Salad

  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 cups packed baby spinach
  • 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 0.25 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 6 oz. blackberries
  • 0.25 cup crumbled feta
  • 0.25 cup walnuts, toasted

Instructions
 

Chicken

  • In a small bowl, combine lime juice, oil, oregano, and chili powder; season with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken in a resealable bag and pour in marinade. Let chicken marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours.

Dressing

  • In a medium bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, jam, and honey; season with salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Make Ahead: Dressing can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.

Salad

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Cook chicken, turning occasionally, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Divide spinach between bowls. Top with chicken, cucumber, onion, avocado, blackberries, feta, and walnuts. Add dressing and toss to combine.

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite greens and toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 1029kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 43gFat: 83gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 62gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Blackberry Chicken Salad, chicken, dinner, Easy Recipe, healthy, salad
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