Balsamic Salad

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Servings

4 people

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Ingredients

Chicken + Sauce

  • 1.5 lb Sydney’s boneless chicken breast
  • Balsamic Sauce Packet

Salad

  • 8–10 cups mixed greens (spring mix, romaine, or arugula)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots or sliced bell pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup toasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans – optional)

Extra balsamic vinaigrette (if you want more dressing than the marinade)

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt & pepper

Cooking Instructions

01

In a large bowl, add mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and any optional veggies, cheese, and nuts.

02

Skillet/Grill: Heat a grill or skillet to medium-high. Reheat chicken 2–3 minutes per side, until heated through.

03

3. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice or cube.

04

Lightly toss chicken into salad and top with Balsamic sauce packet