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Lemon Chicken and Blueberry Salad
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Lemon Chicken and Blueberry Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
 

Lemon Chicken and Blueberry Salad is a bright, fresh, healthy salad with lemon marinated grilled chicken and a homemade lemon dressing

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blueberry, Chicken, Dinner Recipes, Easy, Grilled, Healthy, Lemon, Recipe, Salad, Salad Dressing, Superfood
Servings: 4
Calories: 301 kcal
Author: Cheri Renee
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (plus 1 more Tablespoon for the chicken)
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp grated ginger or ginger paste
  • kosher salt pepper
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic or garlic paste
  • 6 cups field greens or spring salad mix
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 3/4 cup walnuts
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions

  1. Put the olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, ginger, kosher salt, and pepper in a mason jar or container with a lid. Shake until evenly combined.

  2. Put the chicken in a gallon size plastic bag with a few spoonfuls of the lemon dressing, 1 more Tbsp lemon juice, garlic, kosher salt, and pepper. Marinate in the fridge at least an hour or overnight.

  3. Preheat the grill to medium/ medium high heat. Once hot grill the chicken 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature is above 165 degrees.

  4. Let the chicken cool while you assemble the salads.

    Divide the lettuce mix between four plates or bowls. Top each with blueberries, walnuts, and feta.

  5. Slice the chicken and add to the salads, serve with the lemon dressing.