Blackberry Balsamic Avocado Chicken Salad

Thank you, Oregon Berries, for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are truly my own.

During the Spring and Summer months, salads tend to be my meal of choice! Maybe it’s because they require little to no cooking, or maybe it’s because they are so versatile and delicious!

There are so many yummy salad combinations, but my favorite has to be this Blackberry Balsamic Avocado Chicken Salad! This recipe contains both sweet and savory flavors that compliment each other perfectly. There are so many tasty ingredients in this salad, but the true star of the show is definitely the Oregon Blackberries!

Oregon Blackberries have been a staple item in several of my recipes. They are perfectly sweet and tart, and add an incredible amount of flavor to any dish, and so much nutritional goodness too!

Did you know that high-quality blackberries are produced in Oregon because of its ideal growing environment? They are always picked at the peak of ripeness and frozen within 24 hours of being picked, which helps to lock in that delicious taste, juiciness and nutrition. These frozen berries are available and ready-to-use all year round; making them an ideal fruit option!

Blackberries contain a great amount if Vitamin C, which is crucial for building and maintaining strong bones. Vitamin C also helps to support your immune system, which helps to fight off those pesky infections and viruses. For more information about Oregon Berries, visit https://oregon-berries.com/

If you haven’t tried putting blackberries in a salad before, you’re really missing out! They add texture and the perfect touch of sweetness. They also make a pretty delicious vinaigrette! Yep, that’s right—this Blackberry Balsamic Avocado Chicken Salad recipe gives you a double dose of blackberries by incorporating them into the salad AND the vinaigrette!

How to Make Blackberry Vinaigrette

The Blackberry Vinaigrette was super easy to make. Simply add a serving of frozen Oregon blackberries that have been thawed & pureed to a mason jar along with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt/pepper, and garlic. Shake until combined, and that’s it! It’s sooo good and adds the perfect finishing touch to any salad!

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Blackberry Balsamic Avocado Chicken Salad

Servings 4

Author Beautiful Eats & Things

Ingredients

• 5 cups spring salad greens
• 1 cup radishes thinly sliced
• 2 avocados sliced
• 1 & ½ cups grape tomatoes sliced in half
• ⅓ cup sliced almonds
• 2 cups pre-cooked grilled chicken strips
• 1 cup frozen Oregon blackberries thawed
• ¼ cup crumbled feta

For the Blackberry Vinaigrette:

• 1 cup frozen Oregon blackberries thawed & pureed
• 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• ½ tsp. garlic powder

Instructions

• Start by making the Blackberry Vinaigrette. Add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to a mason jar, and seal tightly with a lid. Shake until all ingredients are combined and set aside.
• Next, arrange the spring salad greens, radishes, grape tomatoes, avocados, almonds, chicken, blackberries, and feta in a large bowl or platter.
• Sprinkle with feta, and top with the Blackberry Vinaigrette. Enjoy!