Salad is one of my go to meals lately. When you add a protein like chicken it makes it filling enough to count as the main course and no longer just a side dish or appetizer. Plus they are generally really easy to throw together, as long as you don’t mind a little chopping.
This salad is definitely one of my new favorites and I’m sure I will make it countless times this spring and summer. I had two plates of it then still was left wanting more! It has such a delicious blend of flavors that all pair incredibly well together. Grapes and goat cheese are the perfect match, then you get this rich toasted flavor from the pecans, a little bite from the onions, a wonderful herbed flavor from the thyme and rosemary grilled chicken (which of course use fresh herbs if you have them this summer), and the perfect base to start the salad with a mix of baby spring lettuces. And of course let’s not forget that honey balsamic dressing that finishes it all off, it really is exactly what this salad needs and there couldn’t be a dressing that could compliment it better! It’s hint of honey and fair amount of richly-tart balsamic vinegar just makes this salad sing.
Make it soon, I have the feeling you’ll love it just as much as I do!!
Review Recipe
Grilled Chicken and Grape Spring Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey-Balsamic Dressing
A delicious spring salad loaded with sweet juicy grapes, hearty chicken, spring lettuce blend, tangy goat cheese and an incredibly flavorful balsamic dressing.
Servings: 4
Prep20 minutesCook10 minutesReady in: 30 minutes
IngredientsSalad3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 tsp dried rosemary , crushed1/4 tsp dried thymeOlive oil (about 2 tsp)Salt and freshly ground black pepper1 (5 oz) pkg baby spring lettuce blend1 1/2 cups red grapes , sliced into halves1/2 cup pecans , roughly chopped and toasted1/3 of a small red onion (about a heaping 1/3 cup), sliced into thin strips and run under cool water to remove harsh bite2 oz crumbled goat cheeseDressing1/3 cup olive oil2 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar1 Tbsp honey1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard1 small clove garlic , mincedSalt and freshly ground black pepper
InstructionsPreheat a gas grill over medium-high heat. Pound thicker parts of chicken with a meat mallet to even thickness. Brush chicken lightly with olive oil, sprinkle evenly with rosemary and thyme and season with salt and pepper. Grill until chicken has cooked through (internal temp of 165), rotating once halfway through cooking. Transfer to a plate and let rest 5 minutes, then cut into strips.Add all remaining salad ingredients to a salad bowl. Pour over dressing, lightly toss and serve, or alternately plate salad then drizzle individual servings with dressing.For the dressing:Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste (about 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper). Blend about 20 seconds until emulsified. Pour into a container and chill. Whisk before serving.Recipe source: Cooking Classy
Nutrition Facts Grilled Chicken and Grape Spring Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey-Balsamic Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%Saturated Fat 6g38%Cholesterol 61mg20%Sodium 180mg8%Potassium 548mg16%Carbohydrates 20g7%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 16g18%Protein 23g46% Vitamin A 387IU8%Vitamin C 5mg6%Calcium 48mg5%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Course: SaladCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Grape Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad Author: Jaclyn
Review Recipe
Nutrition Facts Grilled Chicken and Grape Spring Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey-Balsamic Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%Saturated Fat 6g38%Cholesterol 61mg20%Sodium 180mg8%Potassium 548mg16%Carbohydrates 20g7%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 16g18%Protein 23g46% Vitamin A 387IU8%Vitamin C 5mg6%Calcium 48mg5%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chicken and Grape Spring Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey-Balsamic Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 61mg20%
Sodium 180mg8%
Potassium 548mg16%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 387IU8%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: SaladCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Grape Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad
Author: Jaclyn
