Grilled Chicken and Mixed Greens Salad

A refreshing and nutritious go-to summer salad with mixed greens, toppings and grilled chicken with balsamic dressing.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh mixed greens (various types of lettuce)
• 1 cucumber
• 1 bell pepper
• 3 cherry tomatoes
• 1 carrot
• 1 tbs canned corn
• 50 g grilled chicken (breasts / file)
• parmesan
• 1 slice stale bread
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• lemon
• salt, pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1First things first. If you are not using...: First things first. If you are not using a pre-grilled chicked file, then first season your chicken and put it in a hot pan to grill on both sides for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool, then cut into smaller bites.
2. 2Cut the stale bread slice into cubes and...: Cut the stale bread slice into cubes and put into the pan to toast for a couple of minutes. When toasted, set aside to cool.
3. 3Wash and drain the mixed greens. Use any...: Wash and drain the mixed greens. Use any kind of lettuce you like, or a mixture of it.
4. 4Peel and slice the cucumber. Wash and slice...: Peel and slice the cucumber. Wash and slice your bell pepper (I had a light-green variety in my garden). Peel the carrot and cut into thin slices (or grate it). Cut cherry tomatoes in half.
5. 5For the dressing, pour in a bowl or...: For the dressing, pour in a bowl or small jar olive oil and balsamic vinegar (1:3 ratio), add a squeeze of lemon juice or water, a small pinch of salt and some pepper. Mix well with a whisk or shake in a jar until well combined.
6. 6Assemble your salad. In a bowl, place your...: Assemble your salad. In a bowl, place your washed salad greens, cucumber and bell pepper slices, halved cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks and a tablespoon of canned corn. Add chicken bites and bread crutons.
7. 7Top the salad with some shaved parmesan cheese...: Top the salad with some shaved parmesan cheese and the balsamic dressing.