Chicken-Blueberry Salad

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living- Joy E. Zachara, R.D.

Serves 4 people

Categories: Salads- Salad Dressings- Slaw

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 3 skinned and boned chicken breast halves
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweet onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 4 cups torn mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

  1. Whisk together first 6 ingredients. Reserve half the mixture, and chill.
  2. Place chicken in a shallow dish or heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; pour remaining mixture over chicken. Cover or seal and chill at least 1 hour.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade. Grill over medium-high heat (350 to 400 degrees) 6 minutes on each side or until done. Cut into thin slices.
  4. Combine celery and next 3 ingredients; add reserved dressing, tossing to coat.
  5. Place chicken over greens. Top with celery mixture; sprinkle with berries.

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