Blueberry Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Blueberry Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaf; 1/4 cup olive oil; 5 -6 baked chicken breast halves; 1 large granny smith apple; 1 1/2 cups green grapes; 1 1/2 cups blueberries; 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or 1/2 cup hazelnuts; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaf
1/4 cup olive oil
5 -6 baked chicken breast halves
1 large granny smith apple
1 1/2 cups green grapes
1 1/2 cups blueberries
1/2 cup toasted walnuts or 1/2 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

1
Roast boneless, skinless, chicken breasts at 350 degrees till cooked through. Tear meat into bite-size pieces to make 3 cups.
2
If using hazlenuts, toast in oven and remove skin. Coarsely chop the nuts used.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, shallot, honey, fresh lime juice (do not substitute with concentrate), salt, pepper and rosemary. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion.
4
Cut apple into 1/4 inch slices and grapes in half. Carefully pick thru blueberries to remove stems.
5
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, apple, grapes, blueberries, nuts, and blue cheese and toss well.
6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat thoroughly. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
7
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons minced shallots, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, and more.

Yes, Blueberry Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Blueberry Chicken Salad

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