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Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Chicken Berry Salad

This Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Chicken Berry Salad Recipe is just 6 carbs! Baby greens tossed in a whole30 compliant balsamic salad dressing topped with fresh berries, balsamic marinated chicken, avocado and pecans.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 449
Author: Natalie

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
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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!

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Notes

Salad Greens: I love using baby greens, but you could use spinach, arugula, or whatever lettuce you have.

Nutrition

Calories: 449 | Total Carbs: 12.4g | Protein: 29.7g | Fat: 32.7g | Fiber: 6.1g | Net Carbs: 6g