Description
Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly balances fresh flavors and healthy ingredients. This delightful salad features succulent grilled chicken, juicy blueberries, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed together on a bed of mixed greens. Ideal for summer picnics, light dinners, or meal prep, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with protein and antioxidants. With its refreshing taste and easy preparation, it’s bound to become a favorite for gatherings or solo lunches.
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
- 1/2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl or mason jar. Set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, layer spring mix greens, then top with blueberries, feta cheese, red onion, cucumber, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and gently toss to combine before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg