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Blackberry Chicken Salad

A refreshing summer salad combining juicy chicken and sweet blackberries, perfect for picnics or barbecues.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced) You can poach, grill, or roast the chicken.
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries Washed and dried.
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens Can include spinach, arugula, or spring mix.
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled) Optional for a richer flavor.
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Adds delightful crunch.
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette Or dressing of your choice.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If you don’t have cooked chicken on hand, poach, grill, or roast your chicken breasts until cooked through. Allow them to cool before shredding or dicing.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens as the base of your salad.
  3. Gently fold in the cooked chicken along with the fresh blackberries, ensuring they are well distributed throughout the greens.
  4. If using feta cheese and nuts, sprinkle them on top of the salad for added flavor and texture.
  5. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients, being careful not to smash the blackberries.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your delightful Blackberry Chicken Salad!

Notes

Keep the salad ingredients separate until serving to maintain freshness. Dressings can cause greens to wilt if stored together.