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Grilled Balsamic Chicken and Avocado Bruschetta Salad on a plater
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Grilled Balsamic Chicken and Avocado Bruschetta Salad

Grilled Balsamic Chicken and Avocado Bruschetta Salad! Turning Bruschetta into Salad and adding Grilled Balsamic Chicken and Avocado for healthy fats and protein! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Light meals, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Balsamic chicken, Bruschetta, Grilled Balsamic Chicken and Avocado Bruschetta Salad, Salad
Servings: 4 salads
Author: Karina Carrel

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 2 fillets whole skinless and boneless chicken breasts trimmed of any fat
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (or plain) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic crushed

Bruschetta Bread:

  • 1 loaf Cabiatta/Sourdough bread sliced into 1-inch thick slices
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic olive oil (or Olive oil mixed with 1 clove garlic, minced or crushed); or Garlic Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley

Salad:

  • 1 head cos lettuce washed
  • 7 oz grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 1/2 oz reduced fat fresh Feta cheese
  • 1 whole avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 Handful fresh basil leaves

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 clove garlic minced/crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme (optional)
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
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Instructions

For Chicken:

  • Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and garlic together in a shallow bowl. Add the chicken breasts and evenly coat. Transfer the chicken breasts over to a nonstic pan heated over medium heat, Sauté until nice, crispy and golden on both sides and cooked through. Remove from heat; allow to cool slightly, and slice into 1-inch slices.

For Bread:

  • Combine the oil with the herbs and garlic. Brush both sides of each bread slice; grill in a grill pan over medium heat on both sides until golden and crispy.

For Dressing:

  • Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl/jug, and whisk until mixed through.

For Salad:

  • Combine the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, Feta and basil together in a large salad bowl. Top with chicken slices and drizzle with the dressing. Toss to combine. Serve with crunchy Bruschetta pieces.

Notes

For meal prep, make all components and store separately ready to throw together for a fresh, quick salad on the go.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 1.221mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 14.082IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 7mg