Description
This salad pairs smoky grilled chicken with ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze for a bright and satisfying meal. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and marinate chicken for 20–30 minutes.
2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high and lightly oil grates.
3. Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then rest for 5 minutes and slice.
4. Simmer 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat until syrupy, stirring in honey if desired, then cool.
5. Arrange greens on a platter, layer tomato and mozzarella slices, and tuck in chicken slices.
6. Drizzle balsamic glaze and a splash of olive oil over the salad, garnish with basil, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 70
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