Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Grilled Raspberry Chicken Salad, a perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors! Succulent grilled chicken, seasoned with garlic and spices, takes center stage atop a bed of mixed greens, fresh raspberries, crumbled feta, and crunchy pecans. Thinly sliced red onion adds a zesty bite, while a homemade raspberry vinaigrette—whisked together with raspberry preserves, Dijon mustard, and honey—ties everything together in a delightful harmony. Ready in just 35 minutes, this hearty and healthy salad is bursting with fresh, tangy flavors and makes an irresistible lunch or light dinner option that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure even cooking. Rub both sides with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (73.8°C). Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken rests, prepare the salad base. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, raspberries, crumbled feta, pecans, and thinly sliced red onion.
To make the raspberry vinaigrette, whisk together the raspberry preserves, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl until well blended. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Add the sliced chicken to the salad bowl. Drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette over the top and gently toss to combine.
Divide the salad among plates or bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy your Grilled Raspberry Chicken Salad!
Calories |
2176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 151.4 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 349 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 3832 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.6 g | ||
| Protein | 129.4 g | 259% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 427 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2014 mg | 43% | |
*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.