Splash of Summer Creamy Chicken Salad with Blueberries

We have had a stretch of long hot days. Preparing dinner can be a challenge when you do not want to heat up your house anymore than necessary. I created this salad a few days ago and it was delicious. If you are not a curry fan, just use another seasoning like tarragon or basil on your chicken as you sauté it and follow the rest of the recipe as is. I love curry and it is so good for you (full of Tumeric) so give this salad a try. It is healthy and light and a wonderful summer salad.

Ingredients

½ cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup diced celery
¼ cup torn fresh basil
4 cups washed and torn spinach leaves
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh small tomatoes
½ cup diced cucumber
1 avocado diced
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic smashed
2 chicken breasts
1-2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Dressing
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup plain greek yogurt
1-2 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Wash and cut up all vegetables and blueberries and place into a salad bowl.

Heat oil in small pan and add garlic, curry powder, salt and pepper and stir until garlic is soft. Cut chicken breasts in half length-wise, add to oil and sauté in the garlic curry oil until cooked through. Shred chicken or cut into bite-sized pieces.

While chicken cools a bit, mix yogurt, lemon juice balsamic vinegar and honey. Stir and adjust to taste. Toss chicken into salad and pour dressing over all. Toss to coat vegetables, blueberries and chicken. Serve with crusty French bread or crispy crackers.

Have you tried a new yummy salad this summer?