Blackberry Basil Grilled Chicken Salad
If you’re searching for a delightful salad that brings together vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, look no further than this Blackberry Basil Grilled Chicken Salad. This dish features marinated grilled chicken paired with a sweet and tangy blackberry dressing, fresh basil, creamy avocado, and peppery arugula.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 oz fresh blackberries + extra for garnish
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cups torn basil
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by blending blackberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and thyme until smooth. Strain to remove seeds.
- Marinate the chicken in two-thirds of the dressing for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Grill marinated chicken over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (about 20-25 minutes).
- Let the chicken rest before slicing it into strips.
- Assemble the salad by combining arugula and torn basil in bowls and topping with sliced chicken, avocado, fresh blackberries, and pumpkin seeds if desired. Drizzle with reserved dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg