Mindful Sodexo 
Leafy greens topped with grilled chicken, avocado, cucumber, red onion, blackberries, feta, walnuts, and balsamic dressing
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 430, Carbs: 19 g, Protein: 32 g, Fat: 26 g , Sat. Fat: 4 g , Sodium: 490 mg , Fiber: 7 g
Prep Time: 15 minutes, plus 1 to 2 hours for marinating Cook time: 10 minutes Yield: 4 servings; 1 salad per serving Difficulty level: Easy
Blackberry Chicken Salad
Ingredients
Prepare
Blackberry Chicken Salad
- 6 cups spring mix
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced into half moons
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 4 ounces diced avocado
- 2 cups Balsamic Grilled Chicken
- 28 fresh blackberries, about 2 (6-ounce) containers
- 8 teaspoons crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup toasted walnut pieces
- ¾ cup low-fat balsamic vinaigrette
- 1. In a large bowl, toss together the mesclun and baby spinach until evenly combined.
- 2. Place 3 cups of greens in each serving bowl.
- 3. Top each salad evenly with:
-¼ cup sliced cucumber
-¼ cup sliced red onion
-1 ounce diced avocado
-½ cup diced chicken
-7 each blackberry
-2 teaspoons crumbled feta cheese
-2 tablespoons toasted walnut pieces - 4. Enjoy immediately with 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette on the side or drizzled over the top
Balsamic Grilled Chicken
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon honey
- ⅛ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 12 ounces raw boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1. In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and oil.
- 2. Coat the chicken with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- 3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until grill marks form, and the chicken reaches a minimal internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 4. Remove from heat. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then dice it into ½-inch pieces.
Chef Tips:
- Keep Avocado Fresh! Dice avocado just before serving or toss lightly with lemon juice to slow browning.
- Short on time? Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken instead of cooking from scratch.
- Swap It Up: Try strawberries or blueberries if blackberries aren’t available. Substitute pecans or almonds if you don’t have walnuts
- Meal Prep Friendly: Grill the chicken and toast the walnuts up to 3 days in advance. Store separately and assemble salads just before serving for maximum freshness.
- Make It a Bowl! Add cooked quinoa, farro, or wild rice to turn this into a grain bowl-style meal.
