Blackened Chicken and Grape Arugula Salad

In need of fresh new recipes? Look no further than this Blackened Chicken and Grape Arugula salad. Aka, my new go to healthy recipe! Ready in just under 20 minutes and is packed with flavor, nutrients, and protein! Perfect for a quick WFH lunch or family weeknight dinner.

The slightly spicy and Smokey notes from the blackened seasoning really emphasize the sweetness of the grapes. I tied the salad all together with a light, low-calorie honey balsamic dressing which complimented all the spicy, Smokey, and sweet flavors wonderfully!

Make it your own and add in any vegetables you have on hand. Salads are the perfect way to use up all the produce you have lying around that is on the verge of going bad.

Give it a try! If you’re anything like me, i.e., love healthy, easy, and flavor-packed food this will surely make it on to your weekly repertoire of meals!

Blackened Chicken and Grape Arugula Salad

Recipe by Feast LocalCourse: Dinner, Entrées, Favorites, Lunch, SaladsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

18

minutes

Ingredients

• Salad

• 1.5 Lbs Chicken Breast

• 1 ½ Tbs Blackened Seasoning

• 1 Tbs Olive Oil

• 2-3 Oz Arugula

• 2 Cups Red Grapes, sliced in half

• 3 Persian Cucumbers, Diced

• 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half

• Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

• ½ Cup Balsamic Vinegar

• ¼ Cup Olive Oil

• 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced

• 2 Tbs Honey

• ¼ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes

• Salt to taste

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
• Prepare the chicken by drizzling over olive oil on both sides and coating it evenly with the blackened seasoning. Once the oven reaches 400 degrees, bake the chicken for 18 minutes, or until it reaches 165 degrees. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
• Prepare the vegetables and grapes by dicing the cucumbers, and cutting both the cherry tomatoes and red grapes lengthwise. Salt the cucumbers and tomatoes lightly. Set aside.
• To make the dressing mix together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, red pepper, salt and pepper. Set Aside
• Assemble the salad. Mix the arugula with a few tablespoons of dressing. Then add the cucumbers, tomatoes, and grapes on top. Drizzle over more dressing. Serve and Enjoy!