Chicken and Blueberry Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
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Chicken and Blueberry Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Prep: 20 minutes
Grill: 10 minutes • Serves: 4

1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup lite poppy seed dressing
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1-1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons roasted garlic & herb seasoning
3 romaine hearts, chopped
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries

1.Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. In large skillet, cook almonds over medium heat 5 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently; transfer to plate to cool.

2.In medium bowl, stir dressing, lemon juice and zest; cover and refrigerate.

3.Sprinkle chicken with seasoning and place on hot grill rack. Cover and cook 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°, turning once; transfer to cutting board and slice.

4.Divide romaine, avocado, onion, blueberries, almonds and chicken over 4 plates; serve with dressing.


Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 salad):
430 Calories, 21g Fat (4g Saturated), 83mg Cholesterol,
632mg Sodium, 30g Carbohydrates, 10g Fiber, 35g Protein