Best 6 Balsamic Herb Chicken Salad With Grapes And Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our balsamic herb chicken salad, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad features tender chicken, succulent grapes, crisp celery, and crunchy walnuts, all harmoniously combined in a tangy balsamic herb dressing. For a vegetarian option, we present a refreshing avocado and chickpea salad, where creamy avocado, protein-packed chickpeas, and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing create a satisfying and nutritious meal. If you prefer a classic combination, our tuna salad with grapes and celery offers a timeless appeal, with flaky tuna, sweet grapes, and crunchy celery bathed in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. And for those who love a hearty and flavorful salad, our chicken salad with grapes and walnuts is a must-try, where juicy chicken, sweet grapes, and crunchy walnuts are bound together with a creamy dressing. With these diverse recipes, there's a perfect salad for every palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HERB & BALSAMIC GRILLED PORK WITH SPINACH AND GRAPE SALAD



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Simple boneless pork chops get an upgrade with a quick marinade in a sweet and tangy herb and balsamic cooking sauce. A spinach and grape salad sprinkled with blue cheese makes it special.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
Four 4-ounce boneless pork chops
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup Food Network Kitchen™ Inspirations Tuscan Style Herb & Balsamic Cooking Sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
3 cups tightly packed baby spinach (about 3 ounces)
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Soak the shallots in cold water for 10 minutes (this helps remove some of the pungent bite). Drain.
  • Pierce the pork chops all over with a fork. Put in a shallow dish and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Coat the pork in all but 2 tablespoons of the Tuscan Style Herb & Balsamic Cooking Sauce and set aside to marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • Oil the grill grates and grill the pork until cooked through but still moist, basting occasionally with the reserved cooking sauce, about 4 minutes per side. Let the pork rest.
  • Meanwhile, add the spinach, grapes and shallots to a large bowl. Drizzle in the oil, lemon juice and honey and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the pork chops on a serving platter. Top with the spinach and grape salad and sprinkle with the blue cheese.

BALSAMIC VINEGAR CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon garlic
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons pine nuts
Salt and pepper
Mixed greens
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large non-stick skillet and cook onion until tender. Stir in garlic and chicken. Cook chicken until golden brown. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and let simmer for 1 minutes. Stir in honey and Dijon and toss to coat. Add pine nuts and season with salt and pepper. Top mixed greens with chicken mixture and fresh grated Parmesan.

HERBED BALSAMIC CHICKEN



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Our kitchen is tiny and cramped, so we try to grill simple (but tasty) meals outside as often as possible during the summer months. Dried herbs work as well, but during the summer use fresh herbs for the best taste. -Kelly Evans, Denton, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1-1/2 pounds)

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients except chicken. In a bowl, toss chicken with 1/3 cup vinegar mixture; let stand 10 minutes., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes per side. Drizzle with remaining vinegar mixture before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BALSAMIC CHICKEN SALAD



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My family enjoys these flavors in the Balsamic Chicken and Fresh Mozzarella recipe from this site. I turned it into a salad with great results.

Provided by sugarmagnolia_fl

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) bottle light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing (such as Newman's Own® Lighten Up® Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing), divided
8 chicken tenders
1 (6 ounce) package sliced portobello mushroom caps
2 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine 1/3 bottle of balsamic vinaigrette dressing with the chicken tenders in a bowl. Toss together sliced mushrooms with 1/3 bottle of dressing in a separate bowl. Reserve the remaining 1/3 bottle. Allow the chicken tenders and mushrooms to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler, and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Remove the chicken tenders and mushrooms from the marinade, and drain off the excess. Broil the chicken and mushrooms until the chicken is browned and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken and mushrooms from the heat, and slice the chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces.
  • To serve, divide the chopped romaine lettuce between four plates, and top each with broiled chicken and mushrooms. Sprinkle each plate with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and sliced basil leaves; serve with the remaining vinaigrette dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 80.6 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1335.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

BALSAMIC GRAPE AND WALNUT SALAD



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Red grapes, walnuts, onions and more are mixed with balsamic vinaigrette for a fresh summer salad.

Provided by natalie

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
½ red onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
3 radishes, diced
1 cup raisins
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a medium serving bowl, combine the grapes, walnuts, onion, green onion, radishes and raisins. Toss with balsamic vinaigrette dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 474 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

FREDS' CHICKEN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING



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This salad is a perennial favorite at Freds, the glittery see-and-be-seen restaurant inside Barneys New York. The recipe calls for a whole roasted chicken, so you'll need to build in time to allow one to cool after roasting, or you can use leftovers or a store-bought rotisserie chicken instead. When prepping the vegetables and pear, make sure the pieces are more or less the same size. And remember to sprinkle the pear with lemon juice to keep it from discoloring, and cut the avocado just before serving. Precision never goes out of fashion.

Provided by Ginia Bellafante

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 main-course servings, or 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 4-pound chicken (or a store-bought rotisserie chicken, in which case skip to the dressing below)
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
1 lemon, quartered
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh pears diced in 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 large handfuls mixed greens, such as a boxed mix with fresh herbs
1 cup string beans cut in 1-inch pieces, blanched (from about 1/4 pound beans; see note)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup minced onion
2 ripe avocados, cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Roast the chicken (if you're using a cooked, store-bought chicken, skip this step): Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place a rack in a roasting pan. Rub 1 tablespoon salt around the inside of the cavity, then stuff it with the thyme, lemon and garlic. Tie the legs closed with cooking twine. Rub olive oil over the entire bird, and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon salt and the black pepper. Place on the rack and roast for 72 to 80 minutes. After 72 minutes, begin testing for doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into the leg, close to the bone. The chicken is done when the thermometer reads 165 degrees. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  • When cool enough to handle, remove the skin from the chicken. Use your hands to remove all the meat (remember, it will be hotter internally) and shred into 2-inch strips. If you're not going to make the salad for a few hours, place the meat in the refrigerator, but be sure to remove it and let come to room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes before serving, to bring out the best flavor.
  • Make the dressing: Place all the ingredients except the oil in a food processor and pulse for about 30 seconds, until everything is combined. With the machine on low, slowly drizzle in the oil until dressing is emulsified.
  • Assemble the salad: Drizzle pears with lemon juice to prevent them from browning. In a large mixing bowl, combine pears, greens, beans, tomatoes, onion, avocado and half the chicken meat. Add some of the dressing and toss to make sure everything is lightly coated, adding more dressing if needed. Divide the mixture equally among 4 or 6 plates. Lay the rest of the chicken on top and serve immediately, passing the remaining dressing in case people want to add more.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chicken salad. Look for fresh, organic chicken, and use a good-quality balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: This will make it tough and dry. Cook it just until it is cooked through, then remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before shredding.
  • Use a variety of herbs: This will give your chicken salad a complex and flavorful taste. Some good options include basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make chicken salad. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients, such as nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.

Conclusion:

Balsamic herb chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or it can be used as a sandwich filling or salad topper. No matter how you choose to serve it, this chicken salad is sure to be a hit.

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