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Grilled Chicken and Goat Cheese Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette on rectangular white plate
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Grilled Chicken and Goat Cheese Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette

Blackberries, goat cheese, and grilled chicken are the perfect toppings on this summer salad!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Chicken + Poultry, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blackberries, chicken salad, goat cheese, grilled chicken, salad
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

Grilled Chicken and Goat Cheese Salad

  • 4 cups arugula or mixed greens
  • 2 grilled chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1/2 pint blackberries
  • 2 ounces of goat cheese, crumbled

Blackberry Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 pint blackberries, washed
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Blackberry Vinaigrette

  • In a blender, puree the blackberries until they are smooth. Press the blackberry puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, you should have about 1/2 a cup of blackberry juice.
  • Whisk in the remaining ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.

Salad

  • In a large bowl or on a serving platter, arrange the arugula. Top the arugula with slices of grilled chicken, crumbled goat cheese, and blackberries.
  • Top with the blackberry vinaigrette or serve along side the salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 292mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g