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Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette

Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette Bliss

This Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette combines vibrant ingredients and is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 breasts Chicken Breast skinless
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 clove Garlic minced, fresh preferred
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper freshly ground recommended
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Blueberry Preserves substitutable with other fruit preserves
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar can be replaced with apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup honey can be used as an alternative
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Mustard substitute with Dijon mustard if not available
  • Salt & Pepper to taste for dressing
For the Salad
  • 10 ounces Salad Greens mixed greens or spinach
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries substitute with strawberries if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Canned Mandarin Oranges use fresh oranges for less sugar
  • 1 cup Goat Cheese crumbled, feta cheese can be a substitute

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken by coating chicken breasts with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the blueberry vinaigrette by whisking together blueberry preserves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, ground mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium heat and grill the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. Assemble the salad by placing greens on a plate, top with sliced grilled chicken, blueberries, and mandarin oranges.
  5. Drizzle with the blueberry vinaigrette just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 27gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow marination and use fresh ingredients. Customize toppings as desired.

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