Description
Indulge in the refreshing burst of flavors with our Blackberry Kiwi Balsamic Chicken Salad. This vibrant dish combines succulent chicken, ripe blackberries, and tangy kiwi atop a bed of fresh baby spinach, making it an ideal choice for spring or any occasion. Drizzled with a homemade balsamic dressing, each bite delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and savory goodness. Whether served as a light lunch or a satisfying side dish, this salad is both nutritious and visually appealing, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying on your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 pint blackberries
- 2 kiwi, sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dry basil leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, basil, black pepper, and salt.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until no longer pink. Let rest before slicing.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, honey, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, blackberries, kiwi slices, red onion, avocado slices, walnuts, and sliced chicken.
- Serve with dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg