Basil, Blackberry, and Grilled Chicken Salad

Name: Basil, Blackberry, and Grilled Chicken Salad
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1 1/2 cups salad mixture, 3 oz. chicken, and 2 tbsp. cheese)
Ingredients: 2 (8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided; ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided; Cooking spray; 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; 1 ½ teaspoons honey; 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard; 4 cups packed baby arugula (about 4 oz.); 3 ounces fresh basil, stems removed and large leaves torn in half (about 2 packed cups); ¼ cup slivered red onion; 6 ounces fresh blackberries; 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

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Recipe Summary

total:

25 mins

active:

25 mins

Yield:

Serves 4 (serving size: 1 1/2 cups salad mixture, 3 oz. chicken, and 2 tbsp. cheese)

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Directions

Step 1
Preheat grill to medium-high (about 450°F). Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place chicken on grill grate coated with cooking spray. Grill, uncovered, until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 160°F, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into slices.

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Step 2
Whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add arugula, basil, and onion; toss gently to coat. Divide salad evenly among 4 plates; top evenly with chicken, blackberries, and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

342 calories; fat 20g; saturated fat 4.6g; mono fat 11.4g; poly fat 2.2g; protein 30g; carbohydrates 10g; fiber 3g; cholesterol 89mg; iron 2mg; sodium 530mg; calcium 113mg; sugars 6g; added sugar 2g.

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daneanp

11/27/2017

Fabulous and beautiful salad. I actually used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving instead of the grilled chicken. All of the flavors blend well together. This would be wonderful to serve as a first course for a dinner party. One could easily mix up the berries or use any seasonal fruit. I think a gorgonzola cheese would also be good here. Definitely a keeper.

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