Chicken and berry salad is a delicious and refreshing summertime dish that is easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of juicy chicken, sweet berries, and crunchy salad greens makes for a delightful meal that is sure to please everyone. With so many variations on this classic recipe, you can easily customize it to your liking. Whether you prefer a simple dressing or a more flavorful vinaigrette, there is a recipe out there for everyone. So grab your apron and let's get cooking!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BERRY CHICKEN SALAD
Bright berries and creamy goat cheese make this one a winner! -Wendy Ball, Battle Creek, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. On a greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., In a large bowl, combine spinach, berries, cheese and pecans. Cut chicken into slices; add to salad. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss lightly to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN BERRY SALAD
We love this salad any time of year, but especially in summer when blueberries and strawberries are in season. -Sheri Abernathy, Lemont, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Cut into strips., In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, blueberries, strawberries, cheese and walnuts. Add reserved marinade; toss to coat. Top with sliced chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CHICKEN AND BERRY SALAD
You're 15 minutes away from a delicious chicken dinner salad packed with berries, salad greens and blue cheese.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 15m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large bowl, toss all ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 980 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN-BERRY SALAD
For a satisfying dinnertime idea, try our sweet and crunchy salad with chicken, snow pea and fresh berries. It's a crisp, tasty pick to get you eating smart.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings, about 2 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss greens with all remaining ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
- Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g
LIME-BERRY CHICKEN SALAD
This salad combines many of my favorite Spring flavors including strawberries, snap peas, and lime. The homemade poppy seed dressing makes this salad outstanding!
Provided by larkspur
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Toss chicken breasts, limeade, and pepper in a bowl. Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes. Remove skillet from the heat and set aside.
- Combine sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, and onion in a blender. Process for about 20 seconds. With the blender on high speed, gradually add oil in a slow and steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds.
- Arrange spinach on 4 salad plates and top with strawberries, peas, pecans, and the cooked chicken. Serve with the poppy seed dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 336.2 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
CHICKEN BERRY SALAD
Make and share this Chicken Berry Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by hungrykitten
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h42m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In small bowl, stir together orange, lime, and lemon juices, 1 tablespoon oil, basil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place chicken in resealable plastic bag set in large bowl. Pour juice mixture over chicken; seal bag. Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
- For dressing, in blender combine 1 cup of the blackberries, vinegar, sugar, mustard, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and blend until smooth. With blender running, slowly add 1/2 cup oil in thin steady stream until well combined. Transfer to serving container. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
- Drain chicken, discarding marinade. For charcoal grill, place chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until done (170 degrees), turning once. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Add chicken to grill rack. Cover and grill as above.).
- Slice chicken. Divide greens among 4 serving plates. Top with chicken, pears, and remaining 2 cups berries. Top each with some of the dressing and feta cheese. Pass remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.2, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 830, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 27.2, Protein 33.4
CHICKEN BERRY SALAD, ANOTHER VERSION
This recipe uses three kinds of fresh berries and your choice of mixed salad greens, all tossed together with grilled chicken and a special honey mustard dressing.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, prepare the dressing according to package directions, using vinegar and oil, and substituting orange juice for the water; set aside.
- Preheat the grill for high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the chicken 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and slice into strips.
- In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, salad greens, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peas, and pecans. Pour in the prepared dressing, and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 43.9, Sodium 50.6, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 19.4
Tips:
- Use a variety of berries for a more colorful and flavorful salad.
- If you don't have fresh berries, you can use frozen berries that have been thawed.
- To make the salad ahead of time, cook the chicken and quinoa and let it cool completely. Then, assemble the salad and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When you're ready to serve the salad, drizzle it with the dressing and toss to coat.
- Garnish the salad with chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro or basil.
Conclusion:
This chicken and berry salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this one a try!
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