Chicken Salad with Greens and Balsamic Dressing
Elevate your lunch or light dinner with this vibrant Chicken Salad with Greens and Balsamic Dressing—a recipe that combines tender, perfectly grilled chicken breasts with a crisp medley of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. The real showstopper is the homemade balsamic dressing, a perfect balance of tangy balsamic vinegar, sweet honey, and zesty Dijon mustard. Topped with delicate shavings of parmesan cheese, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy and healthy option packed with flavor, making it perfect for busy weekdays or casual entertaining. Whether you're looking for a high-protein salad or a colorful side dish, this recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 1 ounce parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
Brush the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Once done, remove from the grill and set aside to cool for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the balsamic dressing by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic clove in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt and black pepper, if needed.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
Top the greens with the grilled chicken strips and shave parmesan cheese over the salad.
Drizzle the balsamic dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
Toss lightly or serve as is, letting each person toss their portion to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 410 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 570 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
