glutenvrij
high-protein
low-carb
Italiaans
diner
seizoensgerecht
salade
Delicious Italian Green Salad with Balsamic Chicken
This fresh, colorful salad is packed with crunchy vegetables and topped with tender chicken marinated in balsamic. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner. And you know what the best part is? It's easy to make and full of nutrients. You're going to love this!
Prep time
60 min
Difficulty
Gemiddeld
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, radicchio)
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 yellow bell peppers
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup olives
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- For the marinade/dressing:
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition facts
fat
16g
kcal
350
protein
32g
carbs
20g
Instructions
- 1 Mix the ingredients for the marinade/dressing in a bowl. Place the chicken breasts in half of the marinade and let rest for 30 minutes. Save the other half to use later as dressing.
- 2 Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and grill for 7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Let the chicken rest before slicing.
- 3 While the chicken rests, prepare the salad. Toss the greens, tomatoes, and olives in a large bowl. Add the sliced chicken.
- 4 Pour the remaining dressing over the salad and toss well. Sprinkle the salad with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy!
