Grilled Chicken and Grape Salad
by Aggie Goodman
During warmer months, it’s time to break out the grill! When grilling up chicken, we always grill up a few extra pieces to have on hand for easy and delicious salads. This recipe combines grilled chicken, sweet grapes and apples, onions, goat cheese, and walnuts with an easy homemade vinaigrette for a light but filling salad.
Not sure how to pick grapes at the grocery store? Here are some tips for selecting grapes.
Note: Whether you make your chicken ahead, or right before serving salad, bring your chicken to room temperature before adding to the salad.
Nutrition Tip: Grapes are loaded with polyphenols, like resveratrol, the same heart-healthy plant compounds in wine. If you spot grapes in the store with a powdery white coating, that’s okay! It’s a natural protection against moisture loss, which means the grapes are fresh (simply rinse it off at home.)
Commonly Asked Questions About Our Grilled Chicken and Grape Salad
What are the main ingredients in this Grilled Chicken and Grape Salad?
The main ingredients are grilled chicken breast, red grapes, apple, sweet onion, walnuts, and goat cheese.
What kind of dressing is used for this Grilled Chicken and Grape Salad?
The recipe includes a homemade berry balsamic vinaigrette.
How long does it take to prepare this Grilled Chicken and Grape Salad?
The total preparation time is 10 minutes.
How many servings does this Grilled Chicken and Grape Salad recipe make?
This recipe serves 4 people.
Can I use a different type of cheese in the Grilled Chicken and Grape Salad?
While goat cheese is recommended, you could substitute with feta or blue cheese for a different flavor profile.
Is this Grilled Chicken and Grape Salad gluten-free?
Yes, this salad is naturally gluten-free.
Grilled Chicken and Grape Salad
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken and Grape Salad
- 1 5 oz. bag salad greens
- 1 pound sliced grilled chicken breast
- 1 cup sliced red grapes
- 1 apple thinly sliced
- 1/4 large sweet onion thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
Berry Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon strawberry preserves
Instructions
- Add salad greens to large serving bowl. Top with chicken, grapes, apples, onion, walnuts and cheese.
- Prepare vinaigrette by combining balsamic vinegar, oil and strawberry preserves in glass jar or container. Seal and shake until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and shake well again. Drizzle desired amount on salad when serving. Store leftover dressing in refrigerator 3-5 days.
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