Chicken Blueberry Salad

With all of that has been going on here lately dinner has had to be quick and easy. This salad seemed to fit the bill. The asian inspired dessing comes together quickly, most is used to marinade the chicken but some is set aside to serve as the salad dressing.

I was curious to see what the addition of the blueberries would do to the salad. For some reason the thought of blueberries mixed in with the veggies and chicken with the asian marinade/dressing just seemed odd. Odd no, it worked quite nicely. Next time I make this I think I would add some crumbled goat cheese to add a bit of texture contrast.

We served the salad with some toasted pita bread cut into points.

Chicken Blueberry Salad

Serves 4

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced  fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped 
1 cup shredded carrot
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 cups fresh blueberries, washed and picked through

In a medium bowl mix together the oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag, pour half of the vinegar mixture over the chicken breasts. Press the air out of the bag and seal. Turn the bag over several times to distribute the marinade, Place the bag in a bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Preheat grill to 450 degrees.

Remove chicken from marinade-discard used marinade. Grill chicken for 4 - 5 minutes on each side, checking to make sure chicken is done and no pink is remaining inside deepest part of meat. Cut into thin slices.

Mix together the greens, celery, onion, peppers, carrots and blueberries. Toss together with the reserved vinegar mixture. Divide amongst four plates, arrange the sliced chicken on top.

Comments

[diana]

ok. I just found dinner for tonite! :)

[Jackie]

Chicken and blueberries - now that's an interesting combination!

[Jerry]

I was surprised at the combination myselef but it really worked. It is such a tasty summer salad - light and refreshing.