Chicken, Spinach, and Blueberry Salad with Pomegrnate Vinaigrette

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Ingredients

  • Salad
  • 8 chicken breast tenders (about 3/4 pound)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 cups bagged baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion1
  • cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese
  • Vinaiegrette
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Preparation

Step 1

Salad

1. Heat a grill pan or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt. Coat chicken with cooking spray, and add to pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until done.

2. Divide spinach evenly on each of 4 serving plates; drizzle evenly with Pomegranate Vinaigrette. Arrange chicken, onion, and blueberries evenly over spinach. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

Vinaigrettee

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir with a whisk until blended.