Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries & Goat Cheese
This balsamic grilled chicken salad combines tender balsamic-marinated grilled chicken, strawberries, goat cheese, and crisp greens, tied together with a light, flavorful vinaigrette for a healthy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens, chopped
- 3/4 cup strawberries, halved
- 1/4 cup red onions, thinly sliced
- 1.5 tbsp crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar for the vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar for the vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil for the vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp water for the vinaigrette
- 1 tbsp honey for the vinaigrette
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard for the vinaigrette
- 1/4 tsp salt for the vinaigrette
- 1/8 tsp pepper for the vinaigrette
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Trim any excess fat and butterfly the chicken breasts to ensure even cooking.
- Marinate: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour over the chicken in a bowl or resealable bag. Marinate for 2-24 hours in the refrigerator.
- Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 450°F). Remove chicken from the marinade and discard excess. Grill for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for another 4-5 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl or meal prep container, layer the greens, sliced grilled chicken, strawberries, red onions, and goat cheese.
- Make the vinaigrette: Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, water, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad right before serving.