Hello sunshine, how nice of you to show yourself today!!!
Let me just say that we’ve been experiencing a pretty weird summer here in Sydney, Australia. It’s been overcast and rainy most days which is NOT NORMAL! And to be honest it really puts a damper on my mood having to stare out at the gloomy clouds and tote an umbrella everywhere.
But today all of that has vanished. The sky is bright blue, the sun is shining and it finally feels like summer. Summer is my favourite season by far. The days are longer, the beaches are packed, and everything comes alive.
Bondi Beach
Packed with people for a surf comp!
Another thing I love about summer is the food. Fresh fruit like berries, mangos, and melon come into season and burst with flavour. I also consider summer ‘salad season’. While I enjoy salads all year long, the produce available in summer makes for a much more exciting and vibrant salad.
Something about sunshine just makes you feel light, fresh, and energetic. And trust me this salad will too. Packed with anti-oxidant rich fruit, lean protein, and healthy fats, this zesty salad will keep you slim and satisfied!
Zesty Chicken Salad with Summer Fruit
Featured on Allergy Free Wednesdays
Prep Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: N/A
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 cup rockmelon, diced
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 200g cooked skinless chicken breast, diced
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Zesty Lime dressing
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp garlic infused olive oil + 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (Alternatively use 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus 1 clove of crushed garlic)
- Sea salt and cracked pepper to taste
Method
- Combine ingredients for the dressing in a small jar. secure the lid and shake thoroughly to combine. Set aside
- Place salad greens and chopped celery in a large bowl. Add half the dressing and toss to coat.
- Divide greens and celery evenly between two plates or bowls. Top each with rockmelon, blueberries and chopped chicken. Garnish with fresh coriander.
- Drizzle with extra dressing and serve.
Bursting with flavour!
To download a printable version of this recipe click here: Zesty Chicken Salad with Summer Fruit
This is the second time I’ve seen a chicken and blueberry mix recipe… guess I’ll have to try it!
Never had blueberries in my salad, but seeing they are in season and so sweet, might have to give this a whirl. So nice to have a sunny summer day back in Sydney…
envious
beach is so beautiful and snow here :{ lol
thank you for share, sounds delicous
I never really put fruit in a salad before but it tastes delicious…will be experimenting with more combination now
Beautiful salad! A feast for the eye as well as the tummy!
this looks fantastic! i might try it tonight~
thanks for the great post!
LOVE berries in salad! Especially blueberries but also blackberries. They go especially well with anything avocado-related. This looks delish!
That looks delicious. Keep those sunshine and summer pictures coming. I’m in the Pacific Northwest and in the throes of overcast winter here!
Looks delicious and healthy! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure
That looks wonderful! So does the beach…I’m just patiently waiting for the snow to melt here in Montreal!!!
I like fall the best, but after seeing your pictures, I want my summer to come!
I love seeing all the leaves change colour on the trees in fall. so beautiful!
well that rain has come here too! yuck! where is the sunshine?
well I hope the sun comes out to shine for you tomorrow!!!
Sydney is looking gorgeous! We have had an awful summer over here in Wellington, never reaching more than about 20 degrees and so much rain!
I adore summer, and the feel of hot concrete uner my feet, but I also adore snuggly cosy witer clothes!
We have been blessed with a few days of good weather so I’m taking full advantage and getting outdoors! I know what you mean about being warm and cosy though…it’s a nice feeling in winter
I mean winter clothes!!
Hi, thank you very much for the like on my post. I truly appreciate!
Best wishes!!!
My pleasure!
I am jealous of your sunshine right about now, but even more jealous of the delicious salad! The whole color/texture thing is amazing! Thanks for sharing with us on Allergy Free Wednesdays!
yeah fruit in salads is something I’ll be doing more often now I think!
I would absolutely love that beach by my house – rain or shine!!
yeah it is pretty special
Hmmm…I already know I like this even without tasting it! Going to hop to and whip this one up!
I’ve made it several times already this week…can you say obsessed??
loving that plate!! And the salad. But the plate is cuter.
token ikea purchase….that store is dangerous
The salad looks wonderful and so does the beach! I will try it when the weather gets warmer here on the East Coast! I am always looking for delish, healthy salad recipes.