Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Chicken Berry Salad
Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Chicken Berry Salad Recipe + Video. 6 carbs! Baby greens tossed in a whole30 compliant balsamic salad dressing topped with fresh berries, balsamic marinated chicken, avocado and pecans. Paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, clean eating, real food.
If you’re like me, you’re spending alllll the money on fresh berries at the farmers market. They’re so good this time of year, and I can’t get enough.
I’m using them in so many recipes, like my chicken with berry salsa, coconut whipped cream topped with blueberries + salted honey, blueberry banana muffins and on top of my almond pulp breakfast porridge.
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Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Chicken Berry Salad
One of my favorite ways to use summer berries is on top of this gorgeous, springy salad that is packed with all of my favorite things. Thank goodness berries are keto friendly!
Along with berries I love adding in avocado for creaminess and better fat macros, and some roasted pecans for crunch.
Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Chicken
The chicken in this salad is particularly good. To give it tons of flavor, I marinate it in a balsamic mixture.
I love grilling it on the BBQ so it feels extra springy and summery, but include directions for the stove top or oven if that’s easier for you.
This Whole30 + Keto balsamic chicken berry salad is bursting with flavor! You have the tang from the salad dressing, sweet from the berries, creamy fat from the avocado, nuttiness from the pecans, and flavorful crispy BBQ chicken that is bursting with balsamic flavor.
Even my 3 year old likes this salad!
Watch Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Chicken Berry Salad Recipe
Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Chicken Berry Salad
Ingredients
Balsamic Chicken Marinade
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 clove of garlic, smashed
- 1 pound chicken breasts, I get my chicken from Butcherbox, which I highly recommend!
Balsamic Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons monk fruit, can sub date paste for Whole30, or sweetener of choice
- kosher salt + pepper
Salad
- 6 cups organic mixed baby greens
- 1/4 cup organic strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup organic blueberries
- 1/4 cup organic raspberries
- 3/4 cup roasted pecans
- 2 avocados, sliced
Instructions
Balsamic Chicken
- In a ziptop bag, make the marinade by adding the balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic and chicken. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 1 day.
- Cook the chicken by either grilling on your BBQ (high heat for about 7 minutes per side), searing on your cast iron skillet in olive oil (medium heat for about 7 minutes per side), or roasting in your oven on a baking sheet (425ºF for about 15 minutes). The chicken is fully cooked when it has an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- Rest the chicken for 10 minutes, then slice into bite size pieces.
Balsamic Chicken Berry Salad
- In a large salad bowl, make the dressing. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, sweetener (monk fruit, date paste, etc), then pinch of salt + pepper. Whisk, then taste and add more of any ingredient to suit your taste.
- On top of the salad dressing, add the mixed baby greens, and toss to coat the lettuce. Top with the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pecans, avocado and balsamic chicken. Toss, serve and enjoy!
Notes
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12 Comments on “Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Chicken Berry Salad”
Finally made this tonight and everyone loved it! Super easy to make, cooks quick on the grill, and it’s perfect for summer!
Love this! Thank you, Lisa! I’m so glad you liked it!
How do you roast your pecans?
I put them dry on a roasting sheet at 350° for just 5-10 minutes, until they smell nutty. Hope you enjoy!
What a pretty chicken salad! Now that the weather is warming up, I will be making more chicken salads for dinner. I can’t wait to try this one! Thanks for the inspiration.
I sure hope you like it Eileen!
Love this salad! It was so delicious and easy!
I love to hear that it was easy to make and delicious Charity! That is exactly what I was striving for.
The best of summer flavors and colors!
It is the BEST summer salad ever Susan! Sure hope you like it!
This was ridiculously delicious. Everyone loved it – even my finicky teenagers. Will definitely put on the regular rotation. Thanks Natalie !
I am so happy you enjoyed my salad Marcia! That is fantastic that even your teenagers liked it. That is always a win! I am thrilled it has made it into your recipe rotation! Thanks for letting me know, it sure means a lot to me.