Description
Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad is a delightful medley of juicy grilled chicken, sweet blueberries, and tangy feta cheese, all on a bed of fresh greens. This vibrant dish is perfect for picnics or light lunches, offering a refreshing balance of flavors that will impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 cups spinach or mixed greens
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, wash and dry the spinach or mixed greens and place them in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; drizzle over the greens.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Toss the sliced chicken, blueberries, and feta cheese with the greens until well combined.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your colorful salad!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg