Description
A fresh and flavorful Blackberry Basil Grilled Chicken Salad made with juicy grilled chicken, sweet blackberries, creamy avocado, and a tangy balsamic dressing—perfect for a light, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 oz fresh blackberries (plus extra for serving)
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups fresh basil, torn
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine blackberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, thyme, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds for a smooth dressing.
- Reserve 2/3 of the dressing. Pour the remaining over the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Grill chicken for 20–25 minutes, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let chicken rest, then slice.
- In bowls, add arugula and basil. Top with sliced chicken, avocado, blackberries, and pumpkin seeds.
- Drizzle with reserved dressing and serve.
Notes
- You can use a grill pan or bake the chicken if you don’t have a grill.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
- Add goat cheese or feta for extra creaminess.
- Store components separately for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg