Grilled Chicken Salad With Blueberry Vinaigrette

Submitted by Heather Gustin

"Tired of the same boring grill chicken salad??? Well, this blueberry grill chicken salad will definitely perk those taste buds!!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 12 ounces chicken breast halves

• Vinaigrette

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup blueberry preserves
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper

• Salads

• 1 (10 ounce) package salad greens
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 4 ounces mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup goat cheese, crumbled

directions

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Place vinaigrette ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Drain and discard marinage. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into slices.
3. Divide salad greens among four serving plates. Top each with chicken, blueberries and oranges. Shake the vinaigrette and drizzle over salads; sprinkle with cheese.