Scrumptious combination of grilled paprika chicken, creamy avocados with fresh lettuce, blackberries and topped with tangy blackberry dressing. This Chicken Avocado Salad makes a delicious and filling lunch!
Recently, I am all about fruity salad dressings. They are just so flavorful, refreshing and pair very well with berries, chicken, shrimp and other things you like to put on the salad. The Chicken Avocado Salad I am sharing with you today is easy to make, colorful, healthy and yummy. Who can resist that?
Summer is finally here in NJ. We’ve got a lot of fresh produce on supermarket shelves now, and I am stocking up. Blackberries are my favorite berries, so it’s no surprise I came up with this treat. I really hope you’ll enjoy this salad, friends, and leave a comment on how much you liked it. Without further ado, I present to you CHICKEN AVOCADO SALAD WITH BLACKBERRY DRESSING.
To prepare the chicken you'll need:
- 2 chicken breasts
- salt
- pepper
- paprika
First, cut the chicken breast into ½ inch thick slices and sprinkle with salt, pepper and a generous (!) amount of paprika. Spray a large, non-stick grill pan with vegetable oil and grill the chicken on a high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until it is cooked through.
To prepare the dressing you'll need:
- 4 oz. of fresh blackberries
- ⅓ cup of canola oil
- 2 tbsp. of honey
- 2 tbsp. of white wine vinegar
Just place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. (I am using a single serve Ninja smoothie cup and it is AMAZING! Minimal cleanup and I can also store the dressing in the same cup. 🙂 )
You are almost done. Now, what’s left to do is to arrange the lettuce on a serving platter. Top it with the paprika chicken, avocado slices and some blackberries. And of course, pour a generous amount of dressing on top…
Chicken Avocado Salad with Blackberry Dressing
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- salt
- pepper
- paprika
For the blackberry dressing
- 4 oz fresh blackberries
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
For the salad
- 1 small lettuce, leaves torn into pieces
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 20 fresh blackberries
Instructions
The Chicken
- Slice the chicken breast into ½ thick strips. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and generous amount of paprika.
- Heat up a large, non-stick grilling pan on a high heat. Cook the chicken slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through and set aside,
The Dressing
- Place the dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
The Salad
- Arrange the lettuce on the serving platter(s). Place the chicken, avocado and blackberries on top. Sprinkle with the dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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Tima says
Hi,
I tried this salad and it was totally outstanding! The dressing was out-of-this-world delicious. My boyfriend is also in love with this salad. Best of luck with your amazing blog.
Tania says
Thank you so much, Tima! I absolutely love this dressing too! Best of luck to you and your boyfriend!
Kate @ Babaganosh.org says
I love the combination of fruit and chicken and salads, and I also love blackberries! My problem wit blackberries is that I eat them all before I have a chance to *make* anything with them.. I think that means I need to buy more 🙂
I love the idea of this colorful salad - perfect for summer meals! Gorgeous.
Tania says
Thank you so much, Kate ! I love fruity dressings on salads. I have the same problem as you though. 🙂
Julia @ HappyFoods says
I am a huge fan of salads and this one looks amazing! Love the blackberry dressing, must try to make it!
Tania says
Th blackberry dressing is the best part, Julia! 🙂