It is very hard to get excited about a salad. However, I think this Fetaberry Salad may be an exception. This salad is almost too beautiful to eat and if the colors and presentation alone do not get you excited, the flavors certainly will. With the combination of the salty feta, the sweet fruit and the twist of the chili powder will leave you wanting more. This is my favorite salad ever so when putting together the collection for my cookbook, you know this had to be one of the recipes. This is just one of the many great recipes that will be featured in Making it Delicious.
serves 2
Ingredients:
Avocado oil 2 tablespoons
Thin sliced chicken 2 - 4 breasts
Kosher salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Leafy greens, chopped 1/2 thick 1 heart
English cucumber, peeled, quartered 1 1/2 cup sliced
Red or yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 each
Strawberries, chopped 1 cup
Blueberries 1 cup
Red onions, halved, sliced thin 1/4 cup or less
Feta cheese crumbles 1/4 - 1/2 cup
Oregano, dry to taste
Black pepper to taste
Thin sliced chicken 2 - 4 breasts
Kosher salt to taste
Avocado oil 2 tablespoons
Lets Get Cooking:
Start by preparing the Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing and set aside.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, then in a large non stick skillet pan, heat the avocado oil over a medium high heat and carefully place the breasts into the pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Transfer to a cutting board or plate.
Prepare all the fruits and vegetables as listed starting with the leafy lettuce. Separate on 2 plates and then layer the rest of the ingredients as you prepare them.
Sprinkle with the desired amount of feta cheese, a little black pepper and oregano.
Slice the chicken breasts and top off the salads, then drizzle with as much dressing as desired.
Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 cup
Honey 1/2 cup
Dijon Mustard 2 tablespoons
Mayo 3/4 cup
Chili Powder 1 tablespoon
Black Pepper 1 tablespoon
Olive Oil 1 1/4 cups
Combine all ingredients except for the oil with a whisk.
Slowly drizzle oil into the mixture while constantly stirring with the whisk.
Set aside until the vegetables & fruit are prepared.
This is the Fetaberry Salad I prepared on WFXB Fox TV's Carolina AM.
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If you enjoyed this recipe, check out my recipe for a Bruschetta Salad.
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