Blackberry Chicken Salad

PSA: Dinner salads don't have to be boring, and this blackberry chicken salad is my favorite example. It has all of the important components: a well-seasoned protein, creamy feta, a little crunch from toasted walnuts, and a burst of sweetness from juicy blackberries. It comes together quickly—the majority of your prep can be done while the chicken is marinating. It makes for a really great meal prep for easy lunches throughout the week.

Variations:
I love this salad as is, but feel free to switch it up! Leave off the chicken if you're looking for more of a side salad, swap out the blackberries for strawberries, or use goat cheese instead of feta. Same goes for the jam—use your favorite leftover jar to create the easy vinaigrette!

The dressing:
The dressing is a simple vinaigrette that gets a little excitement from blackberry jam. Make it ahead (and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week), then use on a variety of other salads or even as a marinade over chicken. If you're making this for meal prep, keep the dressing separate from the rest of the salad until you're ready to eat it!

Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!