Grilled Chicken Salad with Fresh Cherries, Spinach and Balsamic Vinegar

Upgrade your experience with our Grilled Chicken Salad with Fresh Cherries, Spinach and Balsamic Vinegar. This colorful dish brings together protein-rich greens and the delightful burst of sweet tangy cherries for a meal that is both wholesome and tasty. Ideal for a lunch or dinner option, this salad delivers a blend of flavors and textures while supplying an array of essential nutrients.

Grilled Chicken Salad with Fresh Cherries, Spinach and Balsamic Vinegar Dressing

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10-12 minutes
Grill heat: High
Servings: Serves 4

Ingredients

For the salad

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup sliced almonds (raw)
Thinly sliced red onion

For the balsamic dressing

3 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Minced garlic clove
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps

1. Heat up the grill to high.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. Grill each side of the chicken for 5 6 minutes until it reaches a temperature of 165°F (74°C). Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
4. Mix olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl to create the vinaigrette.
5. In a bowl, combine spinach, cherries, feta cheese, almonds and red onion.
6. Add the grilled chicken slices to the salad.
7. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Gently toss to mix everything together.

Serve promptly.

This Grilled Chicken Salad with Fresh Cherries, Spinach and Balsamic Vinaigrette is a blend of flavors and nutrients.

• The grilled chicken offers high quality protein for muscle upkeep and satisfaction.
• Spinach provides an array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants such as iron, vitamin K and lutein that promote eye health.
• Fresh cherries not only introduce sweetness but also deliver antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that can aid in reducing muscle soreness post exercise.
• Feta cheese contributes calcium and probiotics while almonds bring fats and vitamin E for nourishment along with a crunch.
• The balsamic vinaigrette made at home using olive oil that is good for the heart enhances the flavors without including the sugars and preservatives commonly present in store-bought dressings.

This salad demonstrates how a meal rich in nutrients can be fulfilling and tasty promoting your health and wellness with each mouthful.