Blackberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad

Blackberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad is a colorful, fresh lunch with juicy marinated chicken, sweet blackberries, crispy fried goat cheese, avocado, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4

Ingredients

1/2 pound chicken breasts 6 cups lettuce 1 cup blackberries 1 avocado, sliced 1/4 cup red onion, sliced 1/4 cup walnuts (or pistachios or almonds) 8 ounces goat cheese 1/4 cup flour 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup blackberries (for vinaigrette) 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp honey 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp tamari or soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken in half the vinaigrette for at least 30 minutes. 2. Grill chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through and slightly charred, 2-5 minutes per side. 3. Puree all vinaigrette ingredients in a blender until smooth. 4. Dredge goat cheese in flour, dip in egg, coat in breadcrumbs, and fry until golden. 5. Arrange lettuce, blackberries, avocado, red onion, and nuts in a bowl. 6. Top with sliced chicken and fried goat cheese, drizzle with vinaigrette.

Notes

Best enjoyed with fried goat cheese warm from frying. Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Vinaigrette can be made up to 3 days ahead.

Nutrition

Calories: 631
Fat: 35g
Saturated fat: 12g
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 633mg
Protein: 31g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 8g