Summer Berry Chicken Salad Recipe Video

Momma Cuisine, Johanna Cook makes a Summer Berry Chicken Salad w/ Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 15 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In2 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
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Ingredients

For berry chicken salad
 Field greens mix2 Bag (2 kg), pre-washed
 Ripe strawberries1 Pound
 Blueberries2 Pint
 Chicken breasts2
 Pecan1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), coarsely chopped
 Gorgonzola cheese4 Ounce, crumbled
White wine marinade
 White wine1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Soy sauce3 Tablespoon
 Lemon1 (for juicing)
 Oregano1 Tablespoon
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), chopped finely
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1 Teaspoon
Blackberry balsamic vinaigrette
 Blackberry preserves2 Tablespoon
 Fresh orange juice1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Balsamic vinegar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Extra virgin olive oil1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Pepper1⁄2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1537 Calories from Fat 1074

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 122 g187.1%

Saturated Fat 15.6 g77.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 25 mg8.3%

Sodium 2514.8 mg104.8%

Total Carbohydrates 70 g23.3%

Dietary Fiber 18.9 g75.4%

Sugars 39.8 g

Protein 44 g88.3%

Vitamin A 44.9% Vitamin C 219%

Calcium 34% Iron 32.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. For preparing the marinade, chop the oregano and 2 cloves of garlic.
2. In a mixing bowl, throw in the garlic and oregano and add the white wine, soy sauce, salt, pepper and whisk them.
3. Place the chicken into this prepared marinade and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

MAKING
4. In a large mixing bowl, mix field greens with strawberries, and blueberries and keep them aside.
5. For making the blackberry balsamic vinaigrette, in a mixing bowl, add the blackberry jam, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
6. Add fresh orange juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and olive oil. Make sure to continue whisking the mixture while adding the olive oil.
7. Grill the chicken until fully cooked or inner temperature reaches 165 degrees and place aside.

FINALIZING
8. Chop the pecans and mix with the berry-greens mixture. Add the chicken slices on the top.
9. Add the crumbled gorgonzola cheese and blackberry vinaigrette on the top.

SERVING
10. Serve the salad in a serving bowl.
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