Bring on ALL the salads for Summer!! You will LOVE this one!
Blackberry Balsamic Chicken Salad
INGREDIENTS:
SALAD
-1/2 pound chicken breasts
-6 cups spring mix lettuce
-1 cup fresh blackberries
-1 avocado, sliced
-1/4 cup red onion, sliced
-1/4 cup chopped walnuts
DRESSING
-1/2 cup blackberries
-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
-2 tablespoons honey
-1 teaspoon soy sauce
-Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- SautΓ© the chicken in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked through. Tent with foil and let rest while preparing the rest of the salad.
- Add the spring mix lettuce to a large bowl. Arrange the blackberries, avocado, red onion, and walnuts on top of the bed of lettuce. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the dressing ingredients except for the salt and pepper. Use a fork to mash the blackberries to release the juices. Whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the cooked chicken and set over the salad. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.