Description
A fresh and vibrant Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad featuring grilled chicken breast, sweet blueberries, tangy feta, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner, this salad combines juicy grilled chicken with a mix of spring greens, dried cranberries, cucumbers, and red onion, all tossed in a flavorful vinaigrette.
Ingredients
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken Salad:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to season chicken
- 4 cups (5 oz, 142g) spring mix greens
- ½ cup (65g) dried cranberries
- 1 – 1 ¼ cups (149g-186g) blueberries
- ½ cup (65g) chopped red onion
- 1 cup (135g) chopped cucumber
- ¾ cup (92g) crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper in a bowl or mason jar. Whisk thoroughly or shake vigorously if using a jar until the ingredients are well emulsified. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Grill the chicken: Season the chicken breasts all around with salt and pepper. Preheat a grill to high heat, then grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juices before slicing into strips.
- 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 the sliced grilled chicken on top.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle the prepared balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Divide the salad onto 2 or 3 plates and serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in some of the vinaigrette before grilling.
- Use fresh blueberries for optimal taste and texture; frozen can become watery when thawed.
- Feel free to substitute feta with goat cheese if preferred.
- To keep salad crisp, add vinaigrette just before serving.
- Grilling chicken can also be done on a stovetop grill pan if an outdoor grill is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
