Blackberry Balsamic Chicken Salad (Printable Version)
Tender chicken with fresh blackberries and avocado, dressed in tangy blackberry balsamic vinaigrette for a refreshing meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Salad
01 -
½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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6 cups spring mix lettuce
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1 cup fresh blackberries
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1 medium avocado, sliced
05 -
¼ cup red onion, sliced
06 -
¼ cup chopped walnuts
→ Dressing
07 -
½ cup fresh blackberries
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon soy sauce
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Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Saute the chicken in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked through. Tent with foil and let rest while preparing the rest of the salad.
02 -
Add the spring mix lettuce to a large bowl. Arrange the blackberries, avocado, red onion, and walnuts on top of the bed of lettuce. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine the dressing ingredients except for the salt and pepper. Use a fork to mash the blackberries to release the juices. Whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Slice the cooked chicken and set over the salad. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.