Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken Blueberries
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken and Blueberries, a perfect balance of fresh flavors and hearty nutrition. Juicy, perfectly grilled chicken breast takes center stage atop a bed of tender baby spinach, sweet blueberries, creamy crumbled feta, and crunchy sliced almonds. The homemade balsamic-honey dressing, with its tangy-sweet balance, ties everything together for a dish that's as delightful to taste as it is to look at. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad is packed with protein, antioxidants, and healthy fats, making it an ideal choice for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Impress your palate and your guests with this easy and wholesome recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
Grill the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, blueberries, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced almonds.
Top the spinach mixture with the grilled chicken slices.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken and Blueberries!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.3 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.9 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 396 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 2965 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 137.3 g | 275% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 899 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1449 mg | 31% | |
*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.
