Bruschetta Chicken Salad (Printable)

Juicy grilled chicken paired with fresh tomato-basil topping over crisp mixed greens. A light and vibrant Italian-inspired meal.

# What You'll 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

# 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 until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat, 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. Lay sliced chicken over the greens.
06 - Spoon the bruschetta topping generously over the chicken. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese if using.
07 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The warm grilled chicken against cool juicy tomatoes creates that perfect temperature contrast that makes restaurant salads so irresistible
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
02 -
  • Letting the bruschetta mixture sit for at least 10 minutes while the chicken cooks is non negotiable for the flavors to meld
  • Resting the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing keeps all the juices inside instead of running onto your cutting board
03 -
  • Pat your chicken dry with paper towels before applying the rub for better sear marks
  • Use room temperature tomatoes for the brightest flavor
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