Go Back
+ servings
Blackberry Balsamic Chicken Salad

Blackberry Balsamic Chicken Salad: Fresh Flavors in 20 Minutes

Discover the delicious Blackberry Balsamic Chicken Salad, a vibrant and quick meal that combines fresh ingredients to delight your taste buds.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup blackberries fresh or thawed frozen
  • 2 cups cooked chicken can substitute with grilled chicken or chickpeas
  • 1 large avocado can be swapped with olives
  • 4 cups spring mix lettuce or any leafy greens like spinach or kale
  • 1/2 cup walnuts can be replaced with pecans or omitted
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup blackberry balsamic vinegar or standard balsamic dressing
  • 1 tbsp honey agave syrup for a vegan option

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil. Add cooked chicken and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine spring mix lettuce, blackberries, diced avocado, and walnuts. Gently toss to mix.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together blackberry balsamic vinegar and honey until well combined.
  4. Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
  5. Plate the salad immediately or let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh, ripe ingredients for best flavor. Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate until serving.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!