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Chicken Blueberry Salad

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Chicken, Blueberry and Mango Salad with Mango Vinaigrette is cool, crisp and beautiful. Easy to prepare with readily available ingredients, this main dish chicken salad is perfect for summer dinners.

  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Mango Vinaigrette

  • 3 cups (3 large) peeled and sliced fresh mangoes, divided
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped shallot

Chicken, Blueberry and Mango Salad

  • 10 cups torn Bibb, Boston, or Butter lettuce
  • 3 cups sliced or torn grilled or roasted chicken
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 6 tablespoons roasted chopped pecans
  • 3/4 to 1 cup goat cheese crumbles

Instructions

Mango Vinaigrette

  1. Place 3/4 cup (around 1/2 large) sliced mango, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar and shallot in a blender or food processor and purée until smooth.
  2. Cover and let sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

Chicken, Blueberry and Mango Salad

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, blueberries and remaining sliced mango. Toss with dressing to taste (you may not need all of it). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Divide salad among 6 dinner plates. Sprinkle chopped pecans and goat cheese over the top. Serve.

Notes

Make ahead: Dressing can be made up to 24 hours in advance, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

  • Author: (From "Fresh Tastes" by Lee Clayton Roper)
  • Category: Main dish salads, gluten free, easy entertaining