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Balsamic Chicken Salad in a blue bowl.
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Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe

Some salads are good, some are okay at best, but... this one is amazing! Do we wonder when they will start serving it in restaurants? Curious? It's balsamic chicken salad.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword balsamic, chicken, recipe, salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 652kcal
Cost 10

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with oregano, onion flakes, garlic, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
    2 chicken breasts, ½ tsp. oregano, ½ tbsp. dried onion flakes, ½ tbsp. garlic powder, ½ tbsp. paprika, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Heat cooking fat over medium-high heat.
    Cooking fat
  • Sear chicken breasts in the skillet. And cook until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes per side, and let rest for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken breast, and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the balsamic dressing, and whisk until well emulsified.
    ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, 2 tsp. fresh basil, 1 tsp. dried oregano, 1 garlic clove, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • In a salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, bell pepper, grape tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
    8 cups mixed greens, 1 bell pepper, 1 cup grape tomatoes, ½ red onion, 1 avocado
  • Top with chicken and bacon, and drizzle the dressing over the salad.
    5 bacon slices
  • Give everything a gentle toss and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 1023mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3947IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 4mg