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Home » Dairy Free » Spring Green Salad with Blackberries, Chicken, Poppy Seed Dressing.

Spring Green Salad with Blackberries, Chicken, Poppy Seed Dressing.

Apr 18, 2016 · Modified: Nov 20, 2017 by Kelly Roenicke · 23 Comments

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A fresh green salad topped with blackberries, apples, chicken, and a lemon poppy seed dressing. So delicious for spring! #ad

This spring green salad is bursting with fresh flavors! From the juicy, ripe blackberries, to the lemon poppy seed dressing, to the sweet apples and tender grilled chicken, this is sure to be a favorite meal this season!

green salad with blackberries apples and chicken

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Driscoll’s Berries. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support my blog!

At the end of winter, I must admit, my desire to be in the kitchen starts to wane. I’ve grown tired of the casseroles and slow cooker soups, and I’m done with the root vegetables and other winter produce. I’m ready to move on, ready to cook something new, fresh, and spring like.

Thankfully, there’s no end to the inspiration available in the produce aisle right now! I was so happy to grab some plump, juicy, Driscoll’s organic blackberries at the store the other day.

driscoll's organic blackberries

Now, I love blackberries – I love to bake with them, and I love to eat them by the handful! But I decided to try something a little different this time. I wanted to give blackberries a try in a savory recipe. I was so glad I did! These large, sweet, organic blackberries paired perfectly well with the crunchy apples, tender chicken, and lemon poppy seed dressing, all layered over a light spring green salad.

spring green salad with berries and grilled chicken

There’s just something about a nice lemon dressing that brings out the deep, rich, berry flavor of Driscoll’s blackberries. The combination just says spring to me. And with the addition of apples and chicken breast tenderloins, you have a light and healthy meal that will keep you satisfied.

Now, I love my blackberries - I love to bake with them, and I love to eat them by the handful! But I decided to try something a little different this time. I decided to try them in a savory recipe. I was so glad I did! These large, sweet, organic blackberries paired perfectly well with the crunchy apples, tender chicken, and lemon poppy seed dressing, all layered over a bed of spring greens.

Fresh blackberries add lots of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium to this salad. As you may guess by looking at their deep, rich hue, blackberries are full of antioxidants – making them a great addition to your meals.

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.

A fresh green salad topped with blackberries, apples, chicken, and a lemon poppy seed dressing. So delicious for spring! #ad
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Spring Green Salad with Blackberries, Grilled Chicken, and Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing.

A delicious spring salad loaded with blackberries, apples, grilled chicken, and topped with a lemon poppy seed dressing.
Course Salad
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 470 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Driscoll’s Blackberries 1 package or 1 ¼ cups
  • 1 apple sliced very thin
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • ½ pound chicken tenderloins

For the dressing:

  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Heat your grill to medium high heat. Grill the chicken tenderloins for about 7-10 minutes, turning once, until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Alternatively, you can cook them indoors using a grill pan or George Foreman Grill.
  2. Combine the dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid. Shake well.
  3. Place the salad greens on two plates. Top with the grilled chicken, sliced apple, and blackberries.
  4. Drizzle the dressing on top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Spring Green Salad with Blackberries, Grilled Chicken, and Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 474mg21%
Potassium 792mg23%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 1175IU24%
Vitamin C 47.8mg58%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

If you love fresh and colorful salads, try my rainbow salad.

What’s your favorite way to enjoy blackberries?

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, food, Gluten Free, Main Dishes, Salad Tagged With: Dairy Free, easy recipe, Egg Free, Fish Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Legume Free, Mustard Free, Nut Free, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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  1. Katie

    May 30, 2018 at 8:23 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  2. Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen

    April 20, 2016 at 12:42 am

    This salad looks so fresh, healthy, and beautiful! I love simple meals like this one where the flavors of the ingredients can really shine!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      May 04, 2016 at 10:43 am

      Thanks, Kristine!

      Reply
  3. Rachel @ Bakerita

    April 19, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    I adore berries in salads, they add such a delicious burst of fruity tartness! Driscoll’s berries are the best! I need to whip this salad up soon for a little taste of summer :D

    Reply
    • Kelly

      May 04, 2016 at 10:37 am

      I hope you love it!

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth DiBurro

    April 19, 2016 at 7:45 am

    Now that the warmer weather is here salads will be on the menu more. Can’t wait to try blackberries with them. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 19, 2016 at 5:29 pm

      I hope you love it!

      Reply
  5. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven

    April 19, 2016 at 7:35 am

    I’m right there with ‘ya on being ready to say goodbye to the cozy winter stuff and hello to all the fresh tasty things that spring has for us!! Like this gorgeous salad for instance?? I seriously love the sound of all these amazing flavors together! I really need to buy blackberries more often!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 19, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Megan

    April 18, 2016 at 11:02 pm

    This looks so fresh, sweet and yummy!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 19, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Keith @ How's it Lookin?

    April 18, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    Looks so good. I love blackberries in my salads, thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 19, 2016 at 5:32 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Liz - Meal Makeover Mom

    April 18, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    What a gorgeous recipe. Can’t wait to try it. Love those berries!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 19, 2016 at 5:34 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Kelli

    April 18, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    This recipe looks so perfectly spring! My grandpa used to make a homemade poppy seed dressing that I loved, but I never got a chance to ask him for the recipe. I’ll definitely be giving yours a shot!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 19, 2016 at 5:33 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  10. Ethan Wilkins

    April 18, 2016 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    I’ve always eaten chicken with cranberry sauce, so the whole berries might take a second to adjust to, but I think I’m already loving this salad!

    Reply
  11. Bella B (xoxoBella)

    April 18, 2016 at 9:46 am

    This looks like a great spring and summer meal. I adore fresh berries!

    Reply
  12. Peter Block

    April 18, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Definitely time to start pulling out the spring/summer salads. The blackberries add such a great pop of color.

    Reply
  13. Melissa

    April 18, 2016 at 9:39 am

    I agree, I’m done with “heavy” food, too! This is beautiful!

    Reply
  14. Kate @ VeggieDesserts

    April 18, 2016 at 9:24 am

    I love berries in salad! And the dressing sounds so gorgeous :)

    Reply
  15. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    April 18, 2016 at 8:49 am

    What a pretty salad, Kelly! I love the addition of blackberries, especially with that dressing!

    Reply

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