Description
This Blueberry Chicken Chopped Salad is a refreshing and satisfying meal that combines the sweetness of blueberries with savory chicken and crunchy vegetables. Tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
Salad Base:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, blueberries, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Top and Season: Top with feta cheese and toasted pecans. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic dressing before cooking.
- Substitute goat cheese for feta if desired, or use walnuts instead of pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
