Raspberry Chicken Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Raspberry Chicken Salad is the ultimate fusion of sweet, savory, and tangy. Perfectly grilled chicken breasts rest atop a bed of fresh mixed greens, juicy raspberries, and crunchy sliced almonds, all crowned with creamy crumbled goat cheese. The star of the show is the homemade raspberry vinaigrette—a luscious blend of ripe raspberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—that ties the dish together with its bright, tangy finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy and elegant recipe is perfect for a healthy lunch or a light dinner. High in protein, loaded with antioxidants, and bursting with texture and flavor, this salad is a crowd-pleaser you’ll return to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 0.33 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 cup fresh raspberries (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 as needed cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Grill the chicken for approximately 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Prepare the raspberry vinaigrette by blending 1/4 cup fresh raspberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small blender or food processor until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, fresh raspberries, sliced almonds, and crumbled goat cheese.
Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken.
Drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.6 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 341 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 2022 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 133.2 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 367 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1931 mg | 41% | |
*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.
