Grilled Chicken & Berry Salad

Name: Grilled Chicken & Berry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 2 limes, for zest/juice; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped; 12 oz queso fresco cheese (chunk); 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 4 chicken cutlets (about 1 lb); 3 cups fresh berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and/or strawberries); 5 oz baby salad greens; 1 teaspoon shallot, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dark cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; ½ teaspoon dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ ground cinnamon

5 steps

Prep:15minCook:10min

Dressing is good but prefer the apple cider cinnamon dressing

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:42:10 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories780.6 kcal (39%)

Total Fat55.8 g (80%)

Carbs28.6 g (11%)

Sugars16.7 g (19%)

Protein44.1 g (88%)

Sodium1318 mg (66%)

Fiber5.7 g (20%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Place in bag: rosemary, zest, juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil; shake to combine. Add chicken to bag and knead to coat. Let stand 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour) to marinate.

Step 2

Place cocoa, shallots, vinegar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in large bowl; whisk in 3 tablespoons oil until blended.

Step 3

Coat cheese with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Place on grill; grill 20–30 seconds on each side or until browned and beginning to melt. Remove from grill.

Step 4

Place chicken on grill; grill 2–3 minutes on each side or until chicken is 165°F and golden. Remove chicken from grill; let stand 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add berries and greens to vinaigrette; toss to coat. Cut cheese into small cubes and slice chicken thinly. Top salad with pistachios, cheese, and chicken; serve