Bruschetta Chicken Salad (Printable)

Juicy grilled chicken topped with zesty tomato-basil mixture over crisp mixed greens.

# 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 Base

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or 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 salad greens on a large platter or individual plates. Lay sliced chicken over the greens.
06 - Spoon the bruschetta topping generously over the chicken. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan if using.
07 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its that perfect trick when you want something impressive but only have 35 minutes total
  • The combination of warm spiced chicken against cool crisp greens hits every satisfying texture
02 -
  • The resting period after grilling is non-negotiable unless you want dry chicken, those juices need time to redistribute
  • Marinating the chicken for up to two hours transforms it from good to absolutely incredible
03 -
  • Room temperature tomatoes release more flavor than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • Grilling the chicken slightly longer for those deep grill marks adds an extra layer of smoky flavor that complements the fresh tomatoes perfectly
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