Bruschetta Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Juicy grilled chicken topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and crisp greens. Light, summery, and ready in just 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Bruschetta Topping

07 - 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
09 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Salad

15 - 6 cups mixed salad greens
16 - 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, optional
17 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated
03 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly
04 - Combine tomatoes, red onion, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Toss gently and let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld
05 - Arrange mixed salad greens on a large platter or individual plates
06 - Lay sliced chicken evenly over the salad greens
07 - Spoon bruschetta topping generously over the chicken and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately with lemon wedges

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warm chicken against cool juicy tomatoes creates that perfect bite temperature contrast
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
02 -
  • Resting the chicken before slicing locks in all those juices so every bite stays moist
  • The bruschetta needs those 10 minutes to marinate or it will taste like plain chopped tomatoes
03 -
  • Pound your chicken to even thickness so it grills evenly without drying out
  • Use the best olive oil you can afford since it is one of the main flavors
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