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Grilled Balsamic Chicken and Avocado Bruschetta Salad
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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 Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 salads
Calories: 496 kcal
Course: Salad, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Chicken:
  • 2 fillets chicken breasts trimmed of any fat, whole, skinless and boneless
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (or plain) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder crushed, or 1 clove garlic
Bruschetta Bread:
  • 1 loaf ciabatta bread sliced into 1-inch thick slices, or sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or Olive oil mixed with 1 clove garlic, minced or crushed); or Garlic Butter, infused with garlic
  • 1 teaspoon parsley dried
Salad:
  • 1 head cos lettuce washed
  • 7 oz grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 ½ oz feta cheese reduced fat, fresh
  • 1 whole avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 Handful basil fresh leaves
Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ clove garlic minced/crushed
  • 1 teaspoon thyme optional, dried
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Instructions

For Chicken:
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  1. 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:
  1. 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:
  1. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl/jug, and whisk until mixed through.
For Salad:
  1. 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 Information

Calories 496kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 77g (26%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 1.221mg (0%) Potassium 677mg (14%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 14.082IU (0%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 131mg (13%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 salads

Amount Per Serving

Calories 496

% Daily Value*

Calories 496kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 77g 26%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 1.221mg 0%
Potassium 677mg 14%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 14.082IU 0%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 131mg 13%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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