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Jun 7, 2018 By Stacie Hassing

Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary

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Gluten-free
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Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary is easy enough for quick lunches, yet fancy enough for special occasions.

This post was created in partnership with our friends at Applegate®.

Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary in lettuce wraps

Sweet, salty and crunchy – it’s all in here

Tender chunks of Applegate Naturals® Grilled Chicken Breast Strips get all fancied up with the addition of fresh blueberries and pleasantly pungent rosemary in this Whole30-friendly Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary.

At first it may seem odd to add blueberries to chicken salad, but they’re actually the perfect way to add just a hint of sweetness, gorgeous color and cancer-fighting antioxidants. The same goes for rosemary, an often overlooked herb but one that has a distinct and pine-like flavor that pairs beautifully with sweet and savory alike. Top that off with some omega-3 rich walnuts and you’ve got yourself a superfood chicken salad! You’re going to love the burst of flavor you get with every bite!

Ingredients for Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary

Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary makes for a tasty and quick @whole30-friendly summertime lunch and perfect for weekend meal preps. @applegate Click To Tweet

The video below will show you just how easy it is to make this recipe.

Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary lettuce wraps with partial image of a box of Applegate Naturals Grilled Chicken

Thanks to Applegate Naturals® Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary can be made in a matter of minutes.

We love the ease and convenience of Applegate Naturals® Grilled Chicken Breast Strips. We’re all about less time in the kitchen, so you can spend more time doing the things you love.

These perfectly grilled-for-you chicken strips can be enjoy cold or warm. Both Jess and I reach for them often when we need a quick source of protein to add to a salad or when we’re cooking up one of our recipes that calls for cubed chicken. Not only are these Grilled Chicken Breast Strips “Real Food RD-approved,” they’re also included in Applegate’s collection of 17 Whole30-approved products. The ingredients include: Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Water, Dried Vinegar, Sea Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Black Pepper. 

Here you can learn more about Applegate’s Mission and dedication to making natural and organic  processed meats that you can feel good about eating or serving to others.

If you prefer to make your own chicken for this recipe, you absolutely can! Here is our How to Make the Perfect Chicken Breast tutorial OR you could follow our recipe of Instant Pot  Shredded Chicken. 

Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary in lettuce wraps

Try Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary this week to change up your usual lunch or serve it at an upcoming bridal shower, baby shower or brunch with friends.

There are several ways you can enjoy this tasty chicken salad such as tucked into a crisp lettuce leaf, over a bed of greens or with your favorite crackers. This recipe makes an appearance quite often with my weekend meal preps!

Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary in two lettuce wraps with additional salad in a white bowl

I can’t wait for you to give this recipe a try! 

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Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary

Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary is easy enough for weekday, lunches yet fancy enough for special occasions. A Whole30-friendly recipe made with Applegate Naturals® Grilled Chicken Breast Strip.

  • Author: The Real Food Dietitians
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4-5 1x
  • Category: Main Dish, Salads
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages Applegate Naturals® Grilled Chicken Breast Strips OR make your own (about 3 cups, cubed)
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/3 cup diced celery
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
  • 1/3–1/2 cup mayonnaise (we recommend Primal Kitchen or Homemade)
  • Sea salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 green onion, ends trimmed and sliced (white part and halfway up green part)
  • Fresh lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Remove chicken from packages. Roughly chop into cubes.
  2. To make salad: Combine cooked chicken and remaining ingredients in a bowl. Add mayo and gently stir to combine. Start with 1/3 cup of mayo and add more to your liking.
  3. Serve tucked into butter lettuce wraps, over a bed of mixed greens, with cucumber slices or your favorite crackers. Garnish with green onions.
  4. Serve with lemon wedges if you wish.

Notes

**Store Blueberry Chicken Salad with Rosemary in a glass, airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/5 recipe
  • Calories: 264
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g

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About Stacie Hassing

Stacie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian from rural southern Minnesota where she, her husband and daughter reside with their two pups. She’s a co-founder of The Real Food RDs and content creator of simple and wholesome recipes. She loves all kinds of fitness and has a passion to inspire as many as she can live a healthier and happier life both in and out of the kitchen - the driving force behind the co-development of the The Real Food RDs brand.

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  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    July 16, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    Beautiful flavors! I love rosemary and blueberries together

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      July 18, 2016 at 7:31 am

      Thanks, Rebecca! I agree – I just wish I’d found that combo years ago!

      Reply
  2. Ruth says

    July 21, 2016 at 9:03 am

    Blueberries in chicken salad is a new one to me! Very creative and looks delicious 🙂

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      July 22, 2016 at 5:16 pm

      Thanks, Ruth! Yes, blueberries do seem like an unlikely addition to chicken salad but, like red grapes, they add a little sweetness to compliment the savory rosemary. I hope you’ll try it – I’d love to hear what you think!

      Reply
  3. Tracy says

    September 2, 2016 at 4:51 am

    Drooling at this one! I love fruits in my chicken salad – but I’ve not yet tried blueberries. What a wonderful idea! This is on my menu for next week for sure!

    Reply
    • Stacie Hassing says

      September 2, 2016 at 8:42 am

      I agree – Jessica was the master creator of this recipe! I had the chance to try it first hand when I was visiting her in Colorado. So good!

      Reply
  4. Jana says

    February 8, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    Second time making this – it’s a keeper! This time, I added some chopped baby spinach, just because. It’s great both ways.

    ★★★★★

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      February 8, 2017 at 10:10 pm

      Hey Jana,

      I love the addition of spinach for added flavor, fiber and nutrition. So glad you love this recipe – it’s one of my favorites, too!

      Reply
  5. Lorie says

    May 5, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    This is delicious! Thank you for the recipe!

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      May 7, 2017 at 2:45 pm

      Hi Lorie,

      Thanks so much! I’m so thrilled to hear you loved this recipe.

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    July 4, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    Loved this! Added a little dijon to cut the sweetness…amazing.

    Reply
  7. Ray says

    June 14, 2018 at 12:03 am

    Having enjoyed my beautiful wifes meals for 59 years I am now her full time carer. My meals have been 3 veges and either meat fish or chicken. The enjoyment Mary gets when I serve one of your delicious recipes is fantastic. You have brought so much pleasure to us both.

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      June 19, 2018 at 11:15 am

      Hi Ray,

      This is perhaps the GREATEST compliment we’ve ever received from a reader – so touching and so kind. Thank you! We are so delighted to hear that you both have benefitted from our work here. Here’s to many more delicious meals shared between you and your lovely wife, Mary.

      Reply
  8. Jan Robb says

    June 21, 2018 at 5:11 pm

    Very tasty blueberry chic salad, and so easy! Feels good to enjoy it! Thanks for such wonderful , nutritious and delicious recipes. I love your email updates!

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      June 25, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks so much, Jan! I’m so glad you enjoyed the salad (it’s one of my favorites!) and our emails. Cheers!

      Reply
  9. Sara says

    September 5, 2018 at 12:32 am

    Do you think these flavors would go well with salmon instead of chicken?

    Reply
    • Stacie Hassing says

      September 15, 2018 at 3:19 pm

      Sounds good to me!

      Reply

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