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Blueberry Lemon Chicken Chopped Salad

Irresistible Blueberry Lemon Chicken Chopped Salad in 25 Minutes

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A refreshing and nutritious salad combining juicy blueberries, tender chicken, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • fine sea salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces Romaine hearts or little gem lettuce, finely chopped
  • 1 pint (2 cups) fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup toasted chopped pecans
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 5 ounces crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, then dice into small pieces.
  5. Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking all of the ingredients together in a bowl until emulsified.
  6. Combine the diced chicken and remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  7. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss until evenly combined.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • You can prep this salad in advance by storing the dressing separately.
  • This salad is great for meal prep if kept refrigerated.
  • Leftovers last up to 2 days in the fridge.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg