Description
Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer. This salad combines succulent grilled chicken with sweet blueberries, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty balsamic vinaigrette, all nestled on a bed of mixed greens. Perfect for those hot days when you crave something light yet satisfying, this salad makes an excellent main course or side dish for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups spring mix greens
- 1 1/4 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 6 tbsp olive oil (for vinaigrette)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (for vinaigrette)
- 1/2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl or mason jar. Set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat for 6–8 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, layer spring mix greens and top with blueberries, feta cheese, red onion, cucumber, and sliced grilled chicken.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 87mg