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BLACKBERRY BALSAMIC CHICKEN SALAD
This blackberry chicken salad is full of fresh and juicy blackberries and drizzled over with a blackberry balsamic vinegar dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
marinate 30 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
SALAD
- 1/2 pound chicken breasts
- 6 cups spring mix lettuce
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
DRESSING
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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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.
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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.