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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Terrific recipe!
Couldn’t believe a bachelor like me could make this “5 star” salad. Looking forward to future recipes!
Thanks for the feedback Steven. Looking forward to sharing more healthy salad recipes with you soon !
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 !
Yes the flavors go really well with the chicken. So glad you enjoyed it !
I might get Ben to make this for us. hahah! looks delicious!
xoxo,
Amal
http://www.vancitynbeyond.com
Thanks Hun! Let me know how you guys like it š
So good! And easy š Great recipe, adding it to the rotation. Thank you!
Thank you so much Ann. Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe as much as I do!
Yum!! I love this simple, yet delicious recipe!
xo Kayla
https://www.aclassicambition.com/
Thanks Hun! I hope you give it a try š
This looks and sounds amazing! I will have to give it a try š
xoxo,
Jess
http://www.mustheartstyle.com
Please do ! Thanks Jess, hope you enjoy it !
Just sitting here…DROOLING! I am SO making this for lunch tomorrow! YUM!
xoxo,
Kalyn
http://www.styleherstrong.com
Thanks Kalyn! Hope you enjoy it š
I am for sure going to try this recipe! Sounds delicious.
Thank you ! Glad to hear this recipe appeals to you!
This salad looks so fresh and healthy!
Briana
https://beyoutifulbrunette.com/
Thanks hun ! It really is. Please give the recipe a try š