Quick Summary: A fresh summer dinner salad with rotisserie chicken, blueberries, and a tangy white wine vinaigrette. No cooking required. Perfect for busy weeknights or when it’s too hot to turn on the stove. Prep: 20 min | Serves: 5
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Blueberries are one of the lowest-carb fruits you can eat, and they add unexpected interest to a savory dinner salad.
This recipe comes together fast, especially if you start with a rotisserie chicken from Costco or your local grocery store. No cooking, just chopping and tossing. It’s become my go-to summer dinner when I want something light but satisfying.
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Why Blueberries Work in Savory Salads
Blueberries bring a sweet-tart pop that balances rich proteins and tangy dressings. They’re lower in sugar than most fruits, so they don’t overwhelm the other flavors.
In this salad, they complement the white wine vinaigrette and add color and freshness.
While this blueberry chicken salad by itself was filling enough for me as a slow-carb summer dinner, my family thinks they need several courses when we sit down at the table. As soon as I put this out I hear, “Is that all we’re having?”…” Well, it looks good for an appetizer”….” I’m starving!”.
So…if you’re making this chicken-blueberry dish as dinner for a family like mine that thinks they’re undernourished, you might want to add another side of sorts. I sautéed some summer squash in butter and mint and they were happy and satisfied in the end.
Ingredients:
Here is a visual of the ingredients for this summer salad. Check out the recipe below for detailed measurements of ingredients.
How to Make Chicken and Blueberry Salad
The ingredient and recipe details are listed in the recipe card below. In short:
- Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, and citrus juice for the dressing.
- Marinate shredded rotisserie chicken in the dressing for about an hour.
- Toss with shredded carrots, celery, onion, bell pepper, and salad greens.
- Add blueberries last and toss gently. Serve with a side of walnuts or your favorite nuts.
More Blueberry Recipes:
Check out more blueberry recipes from our farm, from sweet to savory to cocktails to preserves.
FAQ
Yes. Chicken, vegetables, and blueberries are all compliant. Use olive oil and vinegar for the dressing.
Yes. Thaw them first and pat dry. They may be slightly softer than fresh but will still taste great.
Add a simple side like sautéed summer squash in butter and herbs, or serve with a slow carb compliant soup.
Dressed salad is best eaten the same day. You can prep the chicken and vegetables ahead and add the dressing and blueberries just before serving.
Yes. Grilled salmon, shrimp, or leftover grilled chicken all work well.
To see how we have used the blueberries from our harvests over the years, check out my Blueberry Cookbook. It covers more than 80 recipes that range from sweet to savory using fresh or frozen blueberries.
Chicken and Blueberry Salad
Equipment
- bowls
- box grater Or other grater
- Indoor grill Optional
- large ziplock plastic bags
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup white wine vinegar
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 pound Pre-cooked rotisserie chicken I get it from Costco
- 2 carrots shredded with grater,
- 2 celery ribs chopped
- ½ cup onion diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
- 4 cups torn salad greens
- 2 cups fresh blueberries can use frozen
Instructions
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic and citrus juice with some salt and pepper and pour into large plastic or ziplock bag.3 Tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup white wine vinegar, 2-3 cloves garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 Tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- Add chicken to bag and massage bag so the marinade covers chicken pieces. Let marinate for about an hour.1 pound Pre-cooked rotisserie chicken
- Grate and chop the carrots, celery onion and pepper. Tear (or cut) the lettuce into bite-size pieces.2 carrots, 2 celery ribs, 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, 4 cups torn salad greens
- Remove chicken from dressing and shred or cut into bite-size pieces
- In large bowl toss all ingredients except blueberries together with hands (including the dressing left in the ziplock bag). Add blueberries and gently toss a little more.Serve with a side of nuts if desired (walnuts, pecans, pine nuts or your favorite)2 cups fresh blueberries
Thank you for this great recipe and easy to follow directions