Blackberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

For the Salad:

  • 6 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

For the Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Marinate and Grill the Chicken:

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and thyme. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and nicely charred. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly.

Prepare the Salad:

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, fresh blackberries, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted walnuts.

Make the Dressing:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well blended.

Assemble the Salad:

  1. Add the grilled chicken slices to the salad. Drizzle with the balsamic dressing and gently toss to combine.

Serve:

  1. Serve the salad immediately, ensuring the ingredients are freshly tossed and the chicken is warm
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