This Chopped Salad with Tayberries is delicious. The tart flavour from the tayberries with some greens, red onions and chicken make this salad even better.
One of my favorite things to do with my husband is to go out for a long walk. I think it is a great way to spend time together because we can exercise, talk and see different things at the same time. We often walk around our neighborhood because we live in the downtown core where you can always find many interesting things on the streets. We always have fun doing it, specially now that it is summer time.
Few weeks ago, my husband and I were walking again close by our home and we saw a new and small farmers market where we find only fresh local fruits and veggies. He promptly asked if I would like to get to know the store and I said YES, OF COURSE. There were so many fresh and juicy fruits, but the one that grabbed my attention the most was a little and red fruit called tayberry.
It was totally new for me. When the saleswoman said the name of this fruit I asked immediately “how do you spell this name, please?” cause English is not my first language and every time I hear a new word I just can memorize this word if I know how to spell it. I am a very visual person, so I have to visualize the name in my head to memorize it… Anyway, then she explained to me that this fruit is a cross between a blackberry and red raspberry.
So, to get on with this story, we bought a little tayberry box just to know how it tastes. We enjoyed having them naturally, but since tayberries have a strong and tart flavour I thought it could go really well in a salad. And I was right! This tart flavor with some greens, red onions and chicken brought this chopped salad to a different level.
Now, of course you can still be able to make this summer chopped salad with any other berries (like my Kale Blueberry Pineapple Salad) you have on hand. But if you have a chance to make with tayberries I am pretty sure you will enjoy it as much as me.
If you have extra fruit, you should try my Pomegranate Green Smoothie, Summer Fruit Salad, or my Easy Fruit Salad Recipe.
For more delicious salad recipes, you can visit my Salad and Salads Pinterest Board to find recipes like my Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad!
Chopped Salad with Tayberries
Ingredients
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup roughly-chopped toasted walnut
- 1 head Romaine lettuce finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh tayberries
- 2/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup homemade vinaigrette
Instructions
- In a medium sauté pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Set the chicken aside for about 8-10 minutes and then cut chicken into small pieces.
- In a medium size bowl, add all the ingredients, except the homemade vinaigrette. Mix all the ingredients to thoroughly.
- Then pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss really well. Taste and adjust the seasoning if you think it is necessary.
Tips
- Make sure to chop everything into bite-sized pieces so you get a bite of everything with each forkful.
- Don't have red onions? Swap for shallots.
- Careful not to overcook the chicken as it'll dry out. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before cutting so it stays moist.
- To store: Put leftover salad into an airtight glass container and keep for up to 3 days. Store the dressing separately so the salad doesn't get soggy.
- To reheat: You can eat the salad straight from the fridge or keep the chicken separate and reheat the chicken only.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
That is one GORGEOUS salad, Olivia! How fun that you guys found a new farmers market—so wish I had one nearby! I’m so intrigued by tayberries now and thinking I must try them and soon! Preferably in a salad as good-looking as this one! Totally stunning photos, girl! Pinned.
Olivia says
Sarah, thanks so much for your nice comment! You are always so kind and sweet! Tayberries are great! You should try them 😉
Lori says
I love Tayberries, but they are hard to find in my local store. Might have to substitute them for raspberries.
Olivia says
Rasberries will be great in this salad too, Lori!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
My husband and I have a daily routine of long walks around the neighborhood too. It is relaxing and like you said, you get to see some interesting things. I would love to try the tayberries in this salad. I’ve never heard of them before either, but given my love for berries I am pretty sure I would love them!
Olivia says
It is so nice to hear that you and your husband have a daily routine of long walks, Ashley! It is so fun, right? I am pretty sure you would love tayberries 😉
Priscila says
It looks amazing!
Great pictures, congrats!
Olivia says
Thanks a lot for all your support, Piu 😉
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
What a gorgeous salad! It looks so fresh and delicious and I’d love to try some tayberries. I’ll have to keep my eye out for them.
My husband and I walk our dog together every evening. Our dog is so funny. She loves her walks but she won’t go with just one of us. She always wants both of us to walk her! It ends up being really good quality time.
Olivia says
Your dog is so funny 😉 I totally agree with you this is a really good quality time! Thanks for coming by 😉
Sarah@RunningOnBrie says
WOW- what a beautiful salad! And I’m dying to try tayberries…didn’t even know they existed. Great post, Olivia!
Olivia says
I am sure you would love tayberries! Thanks for camping by 😉
Olivia @Olivia's Cuisine says
Ok, now I’m obsessed with your blog! Beautiful design, the pictures are amazing and the recipes sound so delicious! 🙂 I’m glad you found me! I’ll be following you! 🙂 How long have you been in Canada? And how long have you had the blog? I’ve only been blogging for 1.5 months… But I’m already in love! lol
Olivia says
Thank you very much, Olivia! Your comment made me smile 😉
I love your blog too and your recipes are great!
I’ve been in Canada for 5 years and my blog is only 3 months, but like you I am already in love! It is so much fun! Thanks a lot for stopping by 😉
Kelly says
This is such a beautiful salad! I’ve never tried tayberries before but being a huge berry lover I can’t wait to find some now:) So fun that you found a new farmer’s market close by too!
Olivia says
Thanks a lot, Kelly! You would love to try them 😉
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
That’s a beautiful salad! I haven’t heard of tayberries before, but I would be interested to try them.
Olivia says
You would love to try them. Thanks so much Dannii and for coming by for a visit.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This salad looks beautiful, Olivia! I love all of the fresh flavors going on here. Can you believe I’ve never heard of tayberries? I’m definitely going to have to change that and test these babies out ASAP! 🙂
Olivia says
Many people have never heard about them, right? But one day when you have a chance please try them 😉