Chicken Spinach Blueberry Salad with Parmesan Cheese

The ingredient combination in this salad is surprisingly good. The chicken can be grilled or sautéed in a pan, but rotisserie is a fast option. Spinach is a great low carb salad green and has a great texture.

I added just enough red onion to provide a slight sweet onion flavor while the blueberries add an occasional burst of spicy fruity flavor. Toasted almonds offer crunch and Parmesan cheese adds a salty-sweet-nutty component which balances nicely with the acidic dressing.

Ingredients:

Chicken Spinach Blueberry Salad

8 ounces chicken tenders or chicken breast

6 cups baby spinach (170 g)

2 slices red onion (paper thin)

2 oz fresh blueberries

1/2 ounce sliced almonds (toasted or raw)

1 ounce shaved Parmesan cheese

Balsamic Dressing

1/4 cup extra light olive oil

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tbsp water

2 tsp minced red onion

1/2 tsp dijon mustard

1/2 tsp low carb sugar

1/8 tsp dried thyme

1 pinch each salt and pepper