Blueberry Grilled Chicken Salad

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Marinate Time: 2

Total Time: 2 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 386kcal

Author: Lauren

This Blueberry Grilled Chicken Salad is the perfect blend of fresh, fruity, and savory. Juicy grilled chicken is paired with sweet, plump blueberries, crisp greens, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy bacon for a vibrant summer salad that’s as satisfying as it is refreshing.

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Ingredients

Chicken marinade:

1 lb. boneless chicken breast
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (30g)
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30g)
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove minced
1/4 tsp salt & black pepper each

Salad:

8 cups spinach and spring salad mix
4 oz. goat cheese crumbled
2 cups fresh blueberries (280g)
2 green pears (290g) diced small, ~2 cups
4 pieces bacon cooked & crumbled
Blueberry vinaigrette or dressing of choice, to serve

Blueberry vinaigrette:

1/2 cup fresh blueberries (70g) rinsed
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (120g)
2 Tbsp honey (42g)
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (30g)
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice or to taste
1 garlic clove minced
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Marinate: In a small bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Add chicken to a zip-top bag, pour in the marinade, seal the bag, and toss until thoroughly coated. Place in the fridge to marinate for 1-2 hours, or longer if time allows.
Blueberry vinaigrette: If making, go ahead and add all the ingredients to a small blender or food processor and pulse until blue and well combined. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
Cook chicken: Heat grill or grill pan (or a heavy bottom skillet) over medium-high heat. Brush with a little olive oil. Shake off excess marinade and add the chicken. Grill for 4-5 minutes, then flip and grill another 4-5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove from heat and move to cutting board to rest before slicing.
Assemble: Add salad greens to a bowl. Slice grilled chicken into strips (or dice) and add to the bowl with the goat cheese, blueberries, pears and bacon. Toss with blueberry vinaigrette or dressing of choice just before serving and enjoy!

Notes

Store chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

This recipe makes 4 servings of balsamic chicken. If meal prepping in a container together, prep up to 2 servings at once. Otherwise, the lettuce may get soggy. Store the remainder of chicken and dressing separately.

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