Description
Summer sunshine meets culinary artistry in this Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette, bringing fresh Mediterranean flavors to your plate. Crisp greens, juicy grilled chicken, and a tangy-sweet blueberry dressing create a light, refreshing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fresh Produce:
- 6 cups mixed greens (spinach and arugula)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
Instructions
- Immerse chicken breasts in a zesty marinade of olive oil, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard for 30-45 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat around 375-400°F, ensuring grill grates are clean and lightly oiled.
- Grill marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, rotating once to create perfect crosshatch grill marks and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, prepare blueberry vinaigrette by vigorously blending fresh blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, and olive oil until silky and smooth.
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 3-5 minutes to retain juices and ensure tenderness.
- Spread a vibrant bed of mixed greens on serving plates, creating an inviting base for the dish.
- Slice grilled chicken at a slight diagonal, arranging artfully over the greens.
- Generously drizzle the rich, deep purple blueberry vinaigrette over the chicken and salad just moments before serving to preserve freshness and flavor intensity.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor by letting it sit in the mixture for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.
- Create a gluten-free version by using tamari instead of Dijon mustard and checking vinegar labels.
- Swap protein options easily by replacing chicken with grilled tofu or salmon for varied dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg