Flavorful Low Calorie Summer Meal: Berry Goat Cheese Salad

Time for a new recipe! I stumbled upon this recipe while browsing around on the Women’s Health Website and adapted it to my own. I bookmarked their list of “Flavorful Summer Salad Recipes,” and this one is definitely a keeper! I have strayed from my usual veggie salads in lieu of this one for sure. I haven’t tried the homemade dressing yet, but am loving the salad — I’ve probably made it for way too many repeat meals over the last couple of weeks. I can’t get enough! And it’s low-cal, so it makes it even better.

Berry Goat Cheese Salad

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 Tbsp pecans
3 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup halved strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
1 tomato, sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 skinless chicken breast (6 oz), grilled
1 Tbsp goat-cheese crumbles

Directions

If you want, toast pecans in a 400°F oven for 2 minutes. Remove from oven. Set aside. The pecans are optional. So is toasting them. I’ve had them raw and they are just as tasty! And I definitely put on more than 1 Tbsp but be careful not to overdo it!
In a large bowl, combine spinach, berries, tomato, and onion. You could also add in radishes here like the original recipe called for.
Drizzle with dressing. Toss gently.
Divide salad between 2 plates. Place half the chicken on top of each salad.
Sprinkle with nuts and goat cheese.