Description

A vibrant salad with grilled chicken, fresh blackberries, creamy avocado, and walnuts, finished with a homemade blackberry balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

Salad:

½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

6 cups spring mix lettuce

1 cup fresh blackberries

1 medium avocado, sliced

¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced

¼ cup chopped walnuts

Dressing:

½ cup fresh blackberries

2 tsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp honey

1 tsp soy sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through. Let rest.
In a large bowl, layer the lettuce, blackberries, avocado, onion, and walnuts.
In a small bowl, mash blackberries. Add remaining dressing ingredients and whisk.
Slice chicken and arrange on salad. Drizzle with dressing and serve

Notes

Chicken can be grilled for added flavor
Mash blackberries well for best dressing texture
For make-ahead, store dressing and salad separately

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: salad
Method: sauté
Cuisine: American