Why I Love This Recipe

This is the kind of salad I make when I want something fresh but still filling enough to actually count as a meal. The balsamic chicken is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the sweet strawberries, and then you’ve got all the good stuff layered in like avocado, goat cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and crunchy veggies. I love that you can switch up the dressing depending on your mood, but no matter what it always ends up being colorful, balanced, and really satisfying.

Enjoying The Leftovers

This balsamic chicken cobb salad is great for meal prep, just store everything separately to keep it fresh and crisp.

Storing:

Store the cooked balsamic chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Keep the mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, strawberries, avocado, eggs, and cheese in separate containers, and store your dressing separately until ready to serve.

Reheating:

To reheat, gently warm the chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes or microwave in 30–60 second intervals until heated through. Assemble your salad with fresh ingredients and drizzle with your choice of dressing just before serving for the best flavor and texture.

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Balsamic Chicken Cobb Salad

This balsamic chicken salad is a fresh, nutrient-packed meal with marinated chicken over mixed greens, strawberries, avocado, veggies, goat cheese, and hard-boiled eggs. It’s vibrant, filling, and full of sweet and savory flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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Servings 4

Ingredients

For the marinade
  • 1 lb chicken thigh or breast
  • 1/2 cup balsamic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp brown mustard
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the salad
  • Mixed greens
  • Grape tomatoes
  • Cucumber
  • Strawberries
  • 1 avocado
  • Green onion
  • Goat cheese, or blue cheese
  • Hard boiled eggs
  • Dressing of choice, poppyseed, ranch, balsamic are all great options!
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl or ziplock bag, mix together balsamic, olive oil, brown mustard, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  • Add the chicken to the marinade and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  • Once marinated, preheat a large pan to medium-high. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165℉.
  • Add your preferred amount of mixed greens, sliced grape tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced strawberries, avocado, chopped green onion, goat cheese, hard boiled eggs, and your cooked balsamic chicken to your bowl.
  • Drizzle with your dressing of choice and enjoy!

Equipment

mixing bowls
saute pan
cutting board

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 5g