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Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe

November 14, 2016 by Mahy, Updated March 23, 2022 27 Comments

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Balsamic chicken salad

This Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe features succulent pan-fried chicken breast in a balsamic marinade, served in a delicious colorful salad bowl, and drizzled with a rosemary blackberry balsamic dressing!

side view of a bowl of Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad with avocado and, red onions and blackberry dressing

There are days when you need to cook for one, cook for two or cook for a crowd. This Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe with Blackberry Dressing is a perfect match for all days. A quick gourmet salad with minimal fuss.

a fork piercing into a juicy slice of balsamic chicken breast on a salad

Why this Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad with Blackberry Dressing will save your weeknight dinners! 

Today’s balsamic chicken salad is my kind of salad. Sometimes I need that one bowl fix.

Call it super food bowl, goddess bowl, or Buddha bowl (still hung up on this Lentil Fall Harvest Buddha Bowl). Whichever way you call it, it’s definitely a super delicious salad bowl.

It comes running to me on days like today, kids are having a pizza party playdate and I can’t spend more than 20 mins to cook something quick for hubby and me.

overhead shot of a Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe with blackberries, avocado, bocconcini and blackberry dressing

For days like that, I would go with either shrimp or chicken breasts. Something like this Shrimp Salad with Avocado Dressing, or today’s chicken salad recipe!

Frankly, today I feel like nice warm Balsamic grilled chicken today, and since I can’t grill a whole chicken, I will happily settle for a nice chicken salad with a grilled balsamic marinated chicken breast. 

side view of a bowl of Chicken Salad with balsamic marinated chicen breast, blackberries and avocados

How to make this Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad with Rosemary Blackberry Dressing: 

So basically this healthy Italian chicken salad bowl is all about the Balsamic vinegar – both in the balsamic marinade and the blackberry dressing.

The chicken is quickly marinated in a mix of minced garlic, mustard, honey, balsamic vinegar, plenty of rosemary and that’s it. No need to let it sit for too long. 

Then, we pan-grill our quick balsamic marinated chicken for 10 mins, cover the whole affair with some stock to cook through for 5 mins extra and it’s ready!

The salad ingredients are completely up to you. I went with my lovely arugula and spinach combo, some roasted beets, some sliced avocados, fresh blackberries, sliced onions, and some bocconcini cheese.

You can add or take away any ingredients here. It’s whatever you have on hand, whatever you prefer and whatever works for your mood that day kind of thing.

overhead shot of Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad with blackberries, arugula and beets - chicken salad recipe

How to make blackberry balsamic dressing: 

Then comes the sweet blackberry balsamic dressing. Any berry works beautifully here, I just happened to have plenty of blackberries because they are my little one’s favorite.

So the dressing starts with finely minced shallots or red onions, finely minced blackberries, some fresh rosemary, more balsamic, honey, mustard and olive oil.

All is blended into a sweet fruity balsamic dressing that takes this healthy and protein-rich chicken salad to the next level.  

Tips for success: 

  • You can use canned or pickled beets for this recipe.
  • Fresh raspberries work great instead of blackberries and can be swapped easily.
  • The blackberry dressing keeps in your fridge for about a week so feel free to make plenty of it for busy days. I also love it as a dip for grilled sandwiches. Maybe this outrageously good Blue Cheese Philly Steak Sandwich?

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Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad with blackberry dressing in a salad bowl
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Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe

This Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe features succulent pan-fried chicken breast in a balsamic marinade, served in a delicious colorful salad bowl, and drizzled with a rosemary blackberry balsamic dressing!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword balsamic chicken salad, chicken in balsamic marinade, chicken salad with blackberry dressing
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 1335 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pinch chilli flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 cup chicken stock

For the salad

  • 1 cup roast beets sliced
  • 1/2 cup blackberries
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 3 cups greens (spinach, arugula, kale, spring mix)
  • 1/4 cup Bocconcini

For the dressing

  • 2 tablespoons shallots minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh blackberries minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Start off with the chicken. Mix all ingredients together and preheat a grill pan on medium-high heat.

  2. Add the chicken reserving any extra balsamic mixture and grill 5 mins on each side. Then add the reserved balsamic marinade with the stock, cover the chicken and let it cook through for 5 mins on medium heat.

  3. In the meantime arrange the salad bowl.
  4. Prepare the dressing in a small food container. Add all ingredients, place the lid on and shake the container until the dressing comes together.

  5. Slice the chicken and arrange it over the salad, then pour about 2 tablespoons of the dressing evenly over the salad (pour more or less to taste). Serve and enjoy 🙂

Recipe Notes

  • You can use canned or pickled beets for this recipe. 
  • Fresh raspberries work great instead of blackberries and can be swapped easily. 
  • The blackberry dressing keeps in your fridge for about a week so feel free to make plenty of it for busy days. I also love it as a dip for grilled sandwiches. Maybe this outrageously good Blue Cheese Philly Steak Sandwich?
Nutrition Facts
Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1335 Calories from Fat 846
% Daily Value*
Fat 94g145%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 153mg51%
Sodium 1125mg49%
Potassium 2529mg72%
Carbohydrates 66g22%
Fiber 20g83%
Sugar 35g39%
Protein 62g124%
Vitamin A 1181IU24%
Vitamin C 57mg69%
Calcium 144mg14%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Tammy

    November 12, 2018 at 11:44 am

    5 stars
    This is my kind of chicken salad! Bursting with color and flavor, your chicken looks absolutely delicious! What a mouthwatering shot! 😀

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 13, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Thanks Tammy! this is like my go to chicken salad!

      Reply
  2. Swathi

    November 11, 2018 at 11:26 pm

    5 stars
    This Italian balsamic chicken salad looks delicious, perfect healthy salad for together and holiday dinners. I love balsamic vinegar which has sweetness as well as tanginess.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 13, 2018 at 9:45 pm

      Thanks Swatji, since you love Balsamic, you’ll really enjoy this!

      Reply
  3. Marisa Franca

    November 11, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    All you had to say was Italian and I was all for it!! This is one delicious salad recipe. A real welcome during the holiday season, especially with all the high calorie dishes. A nice vinaigrette is all you need to dress those veggies and chicken. YUM!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 13, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      It’s really all about flavors you’re comfortable with, and I know you’re all for Italian!! Thank you

      Reply
  4. Dan Zehr

    November 11, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    You are a genius! This salad is needed to me. This is a really unique recipe worth trying. Is good food and this looks like one of the BEST!!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 13, 2018 at 9:47 pm

      Looks like you’re a salad person Dan!!

      Reply
  5. Anne Murphy

    November 11, 2018 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    We have some major fans of balsamic vinegar in this household – and the blackberry dressing sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 13, 2018 at 9:48 pm

      It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tangy and everything nice!

      Reply
  6. Kylee from Kylee Cooks

    November 10, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE fruity dressings – they really bring a salad to a whole other level of delicious. This looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 13, 2018 at 9:50 pm

      I really love fruit in my salads!! You got this one right 🙂

      Reply
  7. Veena Azmanov

    November 10, 2018 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    Chicken with balsamic is always a huge hit for me. I love that you added berries too. This looks so simple and easy to make. Love the dressing too.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 13, 2018 at 9:53 pm

      It’s all about the balsamic here Veena, and the fruit of course 🙂

      Reply
  8. Natalie

    November 10, 2018 at 11:39 am

    5 stars
    Oh this salad looks beyond delicious. It’s so inviting. I love addition of blackberries and mozzarella. This is one salad I must try, like definitely. Saving this recipe.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 13, 2018 at 9:57 pm

      Hope you try it soon Natalie!! Don’t skimp on the blackberries!!

      Reply
  9. Pavani

    November 10, 2018 at 11:28 am

    5 stars
    WOW, that salad looks so colorful and so inviting. Blackberry dressing sounds absolutely delicious – I love fruity dressings and this is the perfect recipe to try at home.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 13, 2018 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks Pavani

      Reply
  10. Gloria

    November 10, 2018 at 9:50 am

    5 stars
    What a great dinner salad. Love all the wonderful flavours going on in this recipe. I would love this for dinner tonight.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 13, 2018 at 9:59 pm

      Aren’t salads for dinner the best?

      Reply
  11. Karyl Henry

    November 9, 2018 at 9:23 pm

    5 stars
    I love good quality balsamic vinegar, because it has so much wonderful flavor. This chicken looks divine, and the salad is a perfect, simple recipe

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 13, 2018 at 9:59 pm

      So true Karyl! And this salad is loaded with Balsamic everywhere!

      Reply
  12. Claudia Lamascolo

    November 9, 2018 at 7:32 pm

    I eat salad everyday and I love new ideas this with chicken balasmic is a winner for me

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 13, 2018 at 9:59 pm

      so happy to hear that!

      Reply
  13. Cheese Curd In Paradise

    November 9, 2018 at 10:40 am

    5 stars
    This salad is so beautiful! I love the blackberries, cheese, and that amazing chicken. Salads like this are one of my favorite types of meals to enjoy!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 13, 2018 at 10:00 pm

      Same here!!

      Reply
  14. Mahy

    November 21, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    Aw thank you Jennifer!! I feel you–I’m just the same!! 🙂 Thanks for pinning! Enjoy 🙂

    Reply
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