Balsamic Chicken Salad
Author: MsDivineShyne
Recipe type: Salad
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 4
This colorful, main dish salad topped with grilled chicken in a honey-sweetened balsamic vinaigrette is a real lifesaver when time is of the essence. It is perfect as a filling lunch salad that will leave you full through the afternoon.
Ingredients
- Balsamic Marinade:
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 skinless and boneless chicken breast fillets
- Salad:
- 8 cups mixed salad lettuce leaves
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- extra italian seasoning
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk balsamic dressing/marinade ingredients together until well combined. Pour 2-3 tablespoons into a shallow bowl. Add the chicken and coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper; set aside for 10 minutes.
- Cook chicken in frying pan until crisp and cooked through (about 10 minutes each side).
- Arrange all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Top with chicken, avocado and sprinkle with crumbled feta, extra Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to your taste. Drizzle with the remaining dressing, and serve.
- Enjoy!
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Steven says
Terrific recipe!
Couldn’t believe a bachelor like me could make this “5 star” salad. Looking forward to future recipes!
malatise says
Thanks for the feedback Steven. Looking forward to sharing more healthy salad recipes with you soon !
Kathy says
What a amazing tasting salad/meal!
The balsamic vinegar ,honey and avacado really went good with the chicken and made it taste extra delicious. It was super easy to cook and made a perfect post work out meal !
malatise says
Yes the flavors go really well with the chicken. So glad you enjoyed it !
Amal says
I might get Ben to make this for us. hahah! looks delicious!
xoxo,
Amal
http://www.vancitynbeyond.com
malatise says
Thanks Hun! Let me know how you guys like it š
Ann says
So good! And easy š Great recipe, adding it to the rotation. Thank you!
malatise says
Thank you so much Ann. Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe as much as I do!
Kayla says
Yum!! I love this simple, yet delicious recipe!
xo Kayla
https://www.aclassicambition.com/
malatise says
Thanks Hun! I hope you give it a try š
Jess says
This looks and sounds amazing! I will have to give it a try š
xoxo,
Jess
http://www.mustheartstyle.com
malatise says
Please do ! Thanks Jess, hope you enjoy it !
Kalyn says
Just sitting here…DROOLING! I am SO making this for lunch tomorrow! YUM!
xoxo,
Kalyn
http://www.styleherstrong.com
malatise says
Thanks Kalyn! Hope you enjoy it š
fashNcurious says
I am for sure going to try this recipe! Sounds delicious.
malatise says
Thank you ! Glad to hear this recipe appeals to you!
Briana says
This salad looks so fresh and healthy!
Briana
https://beyoutifulbrunette.com/
malatise says
Thanks hun ! It really is. Please give the recipe a try š