Blueberry Spinach Chicken Salad Quick, Healthy Flavorful!
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining fresh greens, juicy blueberries, tender chicken, and crunchy nuts, dressed in a tangy vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sweet blueberries
- 0.5 cup crunchy nuts toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (peel and thinly slice)
- 0.5 cup creamy feta or goat cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding cooked or raw chicken and letting it cool.
- Wash and dry the spinach and blueberries thoroughly.
- Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water if desired.
- Toast the nuts in a dry skillet for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, then cool.
- Mix olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Combine spinach, chicken, blueberries, red onion, nuts, and cheese in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.