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Grilled Chicken and Goat Cheese Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette
Blackberries, goat cheese, and grilled chicken are the perfect toppings on this summer salad!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 221 kcal
Course:
Salad , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken and Goat Cheese Salad
- 4 cups Arugula or mixed greens
- 2 grilled chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper
- 1/2 pint blackberries
- 2 ounces of goat cheese, crumbled
Blackberry Vinaigrette
- 1/2 pint blackberries, washed
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme optional
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Blackberry Vinaigrette
- In a blender, puree the blackberries until they are smooth. Press the blackberry puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, you should have about 1/2 a cup of blackberry juice.
- Whisk in the remaining ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cup of Yum
Salad
- In a large bowl or on a serving platter, arrange the arugula. Top the arugula with slices of grilled chicken, crumbled goat cheese, and blackberries.
- Top with the blackberry vinaigrette or serve along side the salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
292mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.