Italian Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Italian Grilled Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 4 ounces Italian bread, sliced; 4 cups torn romaine; 2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes; 1 cup cannellini beans; 1/3 cup minced fresh basil

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 ounces Italian bread, sliced
4 cups torn romaine
2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
1 cup cannellini beans
1/3 cup minced fresh basil

1
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Remove 1 tablespoon vinegar mixture; brush over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Set aside remaining vinegar mixture.
2
Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting grill. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170u00b0.
3
Brush bread slices with 1 tablespoon reserved vinegar mixture. Grill bread, uncovered, over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side or until toasted. Slice chicken and cut bread into cubes; set aside.
4
In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, beans, basil and bread cubes. Drizzle with remaining vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Arrange on salad plates. Top with chicken.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Grilled Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Grilled Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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