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Grilled Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
4.8 from 51 votes

Grilled Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

This Grilled Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad combines juicy grilled chicken breast with fresh salad greens, ripe blueberries, creamy feta cheese, sliced avocado, crunchy almonds, and thinly sliced red onion. The lemon poppy seed dressing adds a bright and slightly sweet flavor with a touch of garlic and mustard. The salad's contrasting textures and balanced flavors make it a suitable choice for a light lunch or dinner.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 656 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing:
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste, freshly ground
For the Salad:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 8 cups salad greens mixed
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 avocado sliced, large
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced, large

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Pour half of the dressing into a large Ziploc bag or bowl. Reserve the rest for drizzling on the salads. Add the chicken breasts and marinate the chicken for 20 minutes. If you have time, you can let the chicken marinade for up to 2 hours.
  3. Heat the grill to medium high heat. Remove the chicken from the bag or bowl and place on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through. Note-discard the dressing that the chicken was in. Let the chicken rest while you prepare the salads.
  4. Divide the greens, blueberries, avocado, almonds, feta, and red onion onto four plates. Slice the grilled chicken and place on top of the salads. Drizzle with remaining lemon poppy seed dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 656kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 876mg (37%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 656

% Daily Value*

Calories 656kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 876mg 37%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.