Blueberry Spinach Salad with Chicken Pecans and Bleu Cheese
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Blueberry Spinach Salad with Chicken, Pecans, and Bleu Cheese! Bursting with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this colorful dish combines tender spinach, juicy blueberries, and slices of protein-packed cooked chicken breast. Toasted pecans add a satisfying crunch, while crumbled bleu cheese delivers a rich, tangy contrast. Tied together with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey, this salad offers the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a quick yet elegant option for lunch, dinner, or any occasion that calls for something both healthy and indulgent. Perfect for lovers of gourmet salads, this recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 2 pieces Cooked chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup Pecans, toasted
- 1 cup Crumbled bleu cheese
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
2. Rinse and thoroughly dry the fresh spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl as the base.
3. Rinse the blueberries and gently pat them dry. Scatter them evenly over the spinach.
4. Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips and layer them evenly over the salad.
5. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Allow them to cool slightly before adding to the salad.
6. Sprinkle the crumbled bleu cheese over the salad.
7. Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
8. Divide into four servings and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.3 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.3 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 4225 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 120.7 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1570 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1611 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
