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Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad

Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad

Craving a refreshing and satisfying dish? The Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad is packed with juicy grilled chicken, sweet blackberries, and creamy avocado, all drizzled with a tangy dressing. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Salads
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pinch chili flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup roast beets sliced
  • 1/2 cup blackberries
  • 2 pieces avocados sliced
  • 1 piece red onion sliced
  • 3 cups greens (spinach, arugula, kale, spring mix)
  • 1/4 cup Bocconcini
  • 2 tablespoons shallots minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh blackberries minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Start off with the chicken. Mix all ingredients together and preheat a grill pan on medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken reserving any extra balsamic mixture and grill for 5 minutes on each side. Then, add the reserved balsamic marinade with the stock, cover the chicken, and let it cook through for 5 minutes on medium heat.
  • In the meantime, arrange the salad bowl with greens, roasted beets, blackberries, and avocados.
  • Prepare the dressing in a small food container. Add all dressing ingredients, place the lid on, and shake the container until the dressing comes together.
  • Slice the chicken and arrange it over the salad, then pour about 2 tablespoons of the dressing evenly over the salad (pour more or less to taste). Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use canned or pickled beets: for this recipe.
  • Fresh raspberries work great: instead of blackberries and can be swapped easily.
  • The blackberry dressing keeps: in your fridge for about a week, so feel free to make plenty of it for busy days.
  • Great dip: for grilled sandwiches.
Keyword Balsamic Chicken Salad, Easy Chicken Salad, Healthy Salad Recipe, Italian Chicken Salad