Ingredients
For the Salad:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces Romaine hearts or little gem lettuce, finely chopped
1 pint (2 cups) fresh blueberries
1 cup toasted chopped pecans
1 small red onion, finely diced
5 ounces crumbled feta or goat cheese
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden. Transfer to a cutting board, rest for 5 minutes, then dice into small pieces.
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Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a bowl or jar, whisk or shake together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
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Assemble the Salad: Combine diced chicken, lettuce, blueberries, pecans, onion, and feta in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
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Toss and Serve: Gently toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes