Description
A refreshing summer salad featuring juicy grilled chicken, vibrant blackberries, and fragrant basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 chicken breasts, marinated and grilled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, and any additional herbs you love. Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they’re covered well. Let them soak up the flavor for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Once hot, place your marinated chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let them rest for a few moments.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
- Toss the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, add arugula, blackberries, and diced avocado. Gently toss them together. Drizzle a bit of the dressing over the salad, coating lightly.
- Slice the Chicken: After your grilled chicken has rested, slice it into bite-sized pieces. Arrange it atop your salad.
- Finish with Fresh Herb and Dressing: Add torn basil leaves and drizzle a little more dressing over the top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate it up and dig in!
Notes
For stunning presentation, serve on a large platter with extra blackberries and basil leaves on top. Add toasted nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salad, summer, blackberry, grilled chicken, basil