Description
A vibrant, colorful bowl where succulent, golden-seared chicken meets the explosive sweetness of fresh summer berries. This High-Protein Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad balances savory, sweet, and zesty notes, providing a full-sensory experience that is both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
1 lb Chicken Breast
1 cup Fresh Blueberries
1/2 cup Feta Cheese
4 cups Mixed Greens
1/4 cup Walnuts or Pecans
2 tbsp Avocado Oil
3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1 tbsp Raw Honey
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, place chicken in the pa
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until exterior is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer and let rest for 5 minutes, then dice
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt until emulsified
- Toast walnuts in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
- Place mixed greens in a bowl, drizzle half the dressing and toss to coat. Layer chicken, blueberries, feta, and walnuts, drizzle remaining dressing, and serve
Notes
For a vegan version, replace chicken with smoked tofu or chickpeas and use a vegan-friendly cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg