Summer Berry Salad

I first had this summer berry salad at my sister’s house this summer and it blew me away with its goodness!

There is a bit of prep work for the chicken (really not that much), but you can grill up a big batch, stick it in the freezer and pull out the chicken to use as needed. You can switch out the blueberries for strawberries or peaches.

The homemade balsamic vinaigrette is suuuuuper easy to make, will keep in the fridge and can be used with any salad.  It really is quite tasty and a much healthier alternative to the dressings you find in the store.

FOR THE GRILLED CHICKEN:

3 tablespoons olive or avocado oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons salt

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (can use thighs)

*Mix together first 5 ingredients. Add chicken and stir to coat. Grill chicken until done.

BALSAMIC VINEGAR DRESSING:

2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

2 tablespoons mustard

1/2 teaspoon pink salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 large garlic clove, minced

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

3/4 cup avocado or olive oil

*Put all ingredients in a pint jar. Shake until combined. Will keep in the fridge for a week.

**Please choose organic when possible.

If you make this summer berry salad and are an Instagram user, make sure to tag me in your creations so I can see!

Summer Berry Salad

by Carrie Sink

Category Holistic Nutrition Recipes

Ingredients

• lettuce
• blueberries
• pecans
• feta cheese
• Italian grilled chicken (recipe in post)
• Balsamic vinegar dressing (recipe above)

Instructions

1. Layer the first five ingredients in a bowl in order given.
2. Slice chicken and add to salad.
3. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

Tags

clean eating,

dark leafy greens,

greens,

healthy choices,

healthy recipes,

nutrition,

salad,

summer salads,

vegetables,

whole foods

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