Grilled Chicken Salad with Greens and Balsamic Dressing Recipe

Grilled Chicken Salad with Greens and Balsamic Dressing Recipe

  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olivada
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 1 4.5- to 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens
  • 1 small fresh fennel bulb, cored, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 large head radicchio, thinly sliced
  • 1/2cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 12 fresh figs, quartered (optional)
  • Toasted pine nuts
  1. Whisk 1/2 cup oil, vinegar, olivada and garlic in small bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper. Place chicken in 8x8x2-inch dish; sprinkle with thyme. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over chicken; turn to coat. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil into remaining dressing in small bowl. Cover chicken and dressing separately; chill at least 4 and up to 6 hours, turning chicken occasionally.
  2. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Bring dressing to room temperature. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
  3. Combine greens, fennel, radicchio and onion in large bowl; toss with remaining dressing. Mound on 4 plates. Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange atop salads. Garnish with figs, if desired, and pine nuts.