Best 6 Blueberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable and healthy meal that combines the savory flavors of grilled chicken with the sweetness of blueberries and the tanginess of balsamic vinegar? Look no further than blueberry balsamic grilled chicken salad! This delightful dish is not only packed with flavor, but it's also a breeze to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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When it comes to grilled chicken recipes, we love this refreshing salad in the summer. The real star here is the vinaigrette made with blueberry preserves and maple syrup. It goes great with a fresh baguette and a frosty glass of minted lemonade. -Susan Gauthier, Falmouth, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup blueberry preserves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
SALADS:
1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup canned mandarin oranges
1 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with oil, garlic, salt and pepper; refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients; refrigerate, covered, until serving., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., Place greens on a serving plate; top with chicken, blueberries and mandarin oranges. Whisk vinaigrette again; drizzle over salad. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 26g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

BLUEBERRY-BALSAMIC GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD



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Lettuce burnout? Check out our tasty blueberry-balsamic spin on grilled chicken salad. Buh-bye, boring. Hello, fabulous.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1 pkg. (10 oz.) torn mixed salad greens
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips, then cut crosswise in half
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/3 cup thin small red onion slices, separated into rings
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Pour 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 10 min. to marinate. Meanwhile, cover 4 large plates with salad greens; top with peppers, blueberries and onions. Gradually whisk remaining dressing into mayo in bowl until blended. Refrigerate salads and mayo mixture until ready to use.
  • Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).
  • Cut chicken into thin slices. Drizzle mayo mixture over salads; top with chicken, nuts and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 28 g

BALSAMIC CHICKEN SALAD



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My family enjoys these flavors in the Balsamic Chicken and Fresh Mozzarella recipe from this site. I turned it into a salad with great results.

Provided by sugarmagnolia_fl

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) bottle light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing (such as Newman's Own® Lighten Up® Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing), divided
8 chicken tenders
1 (6 ounce) package sliced portobello mushroom caps
2 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine 1/3 bottle of balsamic vinaigrette dressing with the chicken tenders in a bowl. Toss together sliced mushrooms with 1/3 bottle of dressing in a separate bowl. Reserve the remaining 1/3 bottle. Allow the chicken tenders and mushrooms to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler, and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Remove the chicken tenders and mushrooms from the marinade, and drain off the excess. Broil the chicken and mushrooms until the chicken is browned and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken and mushrooms from the heat, and slice the chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces.
  • To serve, divide the chopped romaine lettuce between four plates, and top each with broiled chicken and mushrooms. Sprinkle each plate with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and sliced basil leaves; serve with the remaining vinaigrette dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 80.6 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1335.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

BALSAMIC CHICKEN SALAD



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"This is an easy, elegant and tasty alternative to TV dinners," Rebecca Lindamood shares from Le Roy, New York. "My husband fell in love with this main course the first time I served it and regularly requests that I make it again."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each), cut into 3-inch strips
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 cups torn mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan. , In the same skillet, bring vinegar to a boil. Add the chicken, tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper and remaining oil; cook and stir until heated through. Divide salad greens among six plates; top with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPRING SALAD WITH BLUEBERRY BALSAMIC DRESSING



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Quick and easy salad and so healthy! Delicious blend of fruit and greens! You can substitute goat cheese for the blue cheese, if desired. You can substitute pecans or almonds for the walnuts, if desired. You can substitute maple syrup for the honey, if desired.

Provided by Web Spinner

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups mixed spring greens
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup blueberries
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
½ cup toasted walnuts
¼ cup fresh blueberries
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons honey
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Toss spring greens, strawberries, 1 cup blueberries, blue cheese, and walnuts together in a bowl.
  • Blend remaining blueberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and mustard together in a blender until dressing is smooth; season with salt and black pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 333.4 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Tired of the same boring grill chicken salad??? Well, this blueberry grill chicken salad will definitely perk those taste buds!!

Provided by Heather Gustin

Categories     Berries

Time 1h

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces chicken breast halves
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup blueberry preserves
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 (10 ounce) package salad greens
1 cup fresh blueberries
4 ounces mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Place vinaigrette ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Drain and discard marinage. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into slices.
  • Divide salad greens among four serving plates. Top each with chicken, blueberries and oranges. Shake the vinaigrette and drizzle over salads; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.8, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 54.9, Sodium 737, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 22.8, Protein 19.6

Tips:

  • For a flavorful salad, choose ripe and juicy blueberries.
  • To enhance the taste, marinate the chicken in the balsamic vinegar mixture for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Do not overcrowd the grill when cooking the chicken. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken in a grill pan over medium heat.
  • When grilling the chicken, brush it with the remaining marinade occasionally to keep it moist.
  • To ensure that the chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it. This will help the juices redistribute, resulting in more tender chicken.
  • For a well-balanced salad, use a variety of mixed greens, such as spinach, arugula, and romaine lettuce.
  • To add extra flavor and texture, consider adding other ingredients to the salad, such as crumbled goat cheese, toasted walnuts, or sliced almonds.
  • To make a dressing, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt and pepper.

Conclusion:

This flavorful and refreshing Blueberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad is a perfect meal for a warm summer day. The combination of sweet blueberries, tangy balsamic vinegar, and juicy grilled chicken creates a delightful taste experience. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this salad is a great option for busy individuals looking for a quick and healthy meal. Whether you're enjoying it as a light lunch, a main course for dinner, or a side dish at a barbecue, this salad is sure to impress.

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