One of my favorite salads of all time. It's light and refreshing especially with the summer fruits
Course Lunch
Cuisine Asian
Keyword balsamic chicken salad, balsamic dressing
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 801kcal
Ingredients
For the Salad
2 Chicken Breastboneless & skinless
¼tspSalt
¼tspPepper
1tbsOlive Oil
5ozMixed Salad Greenscontainer
¼cupWalnuts
⅓cupParmesan Cheeseshredded
½cupStrawberrieshalved
½cupBlueberries
½cupMandarin Orange Segmentscanned
For the Dressing
1cupOlive Oil
¼cupBalsamic Vinegar
2tbsDijon Mustard
2tbsHoney
½tspGarlic Powder
¼tspSalt
¼tspBlack Pepper
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk vigorously until well fully incorporated. Set aside.
Over medium-high heat, give the chicken breast a light sprinkle of salt and pepper, then sauté in 1 tbs olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of chicken. Let rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing.
To make the salad, top the mixed greens with walnuts, blueberries, strawberries, orange segments, cheese and sliced chicken. Serve balsamic dressing alongside salad.
Notes
Reheat dressing by microwave in 15 second intervals, if olive oil solidifies.
Separation after refrigeration is normal.