Description
A vibrant salad featuring juicy grilled chicken, sweet blackberries, mixed greens, crispy fried goat cheese, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup blackberries
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and juices run clear. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Create crispy goat cheese. Form small rounds with the goat cheese. Dip each round in beaten egg and coat with breadcrumbs. In your skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Combine salad greens and blackberries in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Assemble the salad by placing the sliced grilled chicken atop the tossed greens and adding crispy fried goat cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make the chicken and goat cheese a day in advance for a quick assembly. Customize with additional toppings like avocado or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg