Leafy Grilled Chicken Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing Flat B
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Leafy Grilled Chicken Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing. Perfectly seasoned and juicy grilled chicken breasts are sliced and served atop a bed of crisp spring greens, complemented by fresh cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onions. A sprinkling of crumbled feta and toasted almonds adds a delightful touch of creaminess and crunch. But the star of the show is the homemade creamy balsamic dressing, featuring a harmonious blend of tangy balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and smooth mayonnaise. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this hearty, healthy salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or impressing guests with a nutritious yet indulgent meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 6 cups Spring mix (mixed leafy greens)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Brush the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine the spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the creamy balsamic dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, water, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl until smooth.
Top the salad with the grilled chicken slices, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted sliced almonds.
Drizzle the creamy balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss the salad gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful, healthy dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1738 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.4 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 4154 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 138.8 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 857 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2470 mg | 53% | |
*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.
