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"B" IS FOR 'BENEFICIAL' BEES & BLUEBERRIES ~ BLUEBERRY CHICKEN SALAD


"The bee is more honored than other animals,
not because she labors,
but because she labors for others."

~ Saint John Chrysostom

BLUEBERRY CHICKEN SALAD

~ These juicy jewels add not only vivid color, and sun-ripened flavor but also healthful beneficial antioxidants

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3 skinned and boned chicken breast halves

4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger

1 clove minced garlic

1/4 tsp. coarse salt

freshly ground pepper to taste

1 rib chopped celery

1/2 cup diced sweet onion

1 chopped red pepper

1 chopped yellow pepper

4 cups mixed salad greens

1 cup or more fresh blueberries

  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt & pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Reserve half of mixture and chill.
  • Pour remaining mixture over chicken. Cover and marinated several hours.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and grill over medium-high heat, 6 minutes on each side or until done. Cut into thin slices.
  • Combine celery, onion and sliced red and yellow peppers. Toss to coat with remaining dressing.
  • Arrange chicken over greens. Top with celery/pepper mixture and sprinkle with blueberries. (4 servings)


Comments

beckie said…
Sounds simply wonderful and refeshing for a light summer meal. Oh Joey, if only I could capture bees in pictures the way you do! But no new camera for me for awhile. When hubby bought me my new computer, I just couldn't bring myself to ask for one-Christmas maybe.:)
Katarina said…
Blueberries and chicken..sounds delicious!
/Katarina
Catherine said…
Beautiful captures of the bees & coneflowers Joey! (: And the Blueberry chicken salad sounds yummy~Blueberries are my favorite berry, then strawberries!:) And they are so good for you!
Hope you are having a good week!
Thinking of you!
Hug's
Cat
joey said…
You are so sweet Beckie. I too dream of a new camera AND computer. Hum ... the way time flies, Christmas should be landing soon ... great idea!

The flavors are a good marriage, Katarina, especially for hot summer days & nights.

Thinking of you also, Cat, and I'm with you ... first blueberries, then stawberries/blackberries ... raspberries. Thank goodness that something so delicious is actually good for us ;)

Thanks Haley. I have added KEY INGREDIENT @ http://blog.keyingredient.com/
to my favorite FOOD HAUNTS.
Rose said…
The bees love my coneflowers, too, and although I've been able to get some photos of them, mine don't compare to yours, Joey!
Blueberries and chicken--I don't think I've ever seen that combination before, but it sounds delicious.
joey said…
It is delicius, Rose. I enjoy combining seasonal fruit with fish, pork, and poultry. Don't you just love watching bees work? A gift from the fruits of our labor.

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