Best Fresh Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipes

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BALSAMIC CHICKEN SALAD



Balsamic Chicken Salad image

My family enjoys these flavors in the Balsamic Chicken and Fresh Mozzarella recipe from this site. I turned it into a salad with great results.

Provided by sugarmagnolia_fl

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) bottle light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing (such as Newman's Own® Lighten Up® Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing), divided
8 chicken tenders
1 (6 ounce) package sliced portobello mushroom caps
2 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine 1/3 bottle of balsamic vinaigrette dressing with the chicken tenders in a bowl. Toss together sliced mushrooms with 1/3 bottle of dressing in a separate bowl. Reserve the remaining 1/3 bottle. Allow the chicken tenders and mushrooms to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler, and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Remove the chicken tenders and mushrooms from the marinade, and drain off the excess. Broil the chicken and mushrooms until the chicken is browned and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken and mushrooms from the heat, and slice the chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces.
  • To serve, divide the chopped romaine lettuce between four plates, and top each with broiled chicken and mushrooms. Sprinkle each plate with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and sliced basil leaves; serve with the remaining vinaigrette dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 80.6 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1335.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

BALSAMIC VINEGAR CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon garlic
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons pine nuts
Salt and pepper
Mixed greens
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large non-stick skillet and cook onion until tender. Stir in garlic and chicken. Cook chicken until golden brown. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and let simmer for 1 minutes. Stir in honey and Dijon and toss to coat. Add pine nuts and season with salt and pepper. Top mixed greens with chicken mixture and fresh grated Parmesan.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN BREAST SALAD



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Looking for a delicious tangy dinner? Then check out this great chicken breast dish served with salad greens or pasta.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
2 cups grape tomatoes (12 oz), cut into quarters
4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-size strips (1 cup)
1 shallot, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
8 cups salad greens

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, beat oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper with whisk until well blended. Reserve 1/2 cup of dressing for salad; set aside.
  • Place chicken in resealable food-storage plastic bag; pour remaining dressing over chicken. Seal bag; turn to coat chicken with marinade. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, toss tomatoes, cheese, shallot and 2 tablespoons of the reserved dressing; set aside.
  • Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Carefully brush oil on grill rack. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F). Let stand 5 minutes; cut into 1/2-inch strips.
  • Divide salad greens among 4 plates. Top with tomato mixture and chicken; drizzle with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

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