Grilled Chicken & Berry Salad with Goat Cheese, Pecans, and Blueberry Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
 
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • For blueberry balsamic dressing/marinade:
  • 1/2 c blueberries
  • 1/2 c balsamic vinegar
  • 1 T maple syrup
  • 1T Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 c olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • For salad:
  • 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breasts
  • Mixed salad greens (about 1 1/2-2 bags, or 8-12 oz.)
  • 4 oz. goat cheese
  • 4 T chopped pecans
  • 1/2 c blueberries
  • 1 c sliced strawberries
Instructions
  1. Combine the dressing ingredients and blend and emulsify in a blender or food processor (I used my Magic Bullet).
  2. Take about 1/2 c of the dressing, and pour it over the chicken in a bowl, pan, or plastic bag, and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Turn on your grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat.
  4. Place the chicken on the grill and reduce heat to medium. Cook about 3-5 minutes per side (depending on the thickness), or until completely cooked through, and juices run clear. Brush with some of the extra dressing/marinade while cooking,
  5. Let chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
  6. Divide the remaining salad ingredients among four plate, or place in one big bowl. Top with the sliced chicken and more dressing.
Recipe by Cupcakes & Kale Chips at http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/2012/04/04/grilled-chicken-berry-salad-with-goat-cheese-pecans-and-blueberry-balsamic-vinaigrette-recipe/