Keto Balsamic Chicken Salad

This Keto Balsamic Chicken Salad is a delicious way to get healthy fats and tons of vegetables into your diet.

The chicken is clearly the star of this Keto Balsamic Chicken Salad, but it is surrounded by delicious vegetables and keto fan favorites, feta and avocado. 

Sometimes we struggle with eating enough vegetables and if you're in the same boat we hope this has given you a least a little inspiration on how to incorporate more leafy greens into your diet.

Check out the links below to read more on why you eat leafy greens:

• Superlife - 10 Incredible Effects on Your Body When You Eat Leafy Greens
• Mark's Daily Apple - Why You Should Eat Leafy Greens
• NPR - Eating Leafy Greens Each Day Tied to Sharper Memory, Slower Decline

Keto Balsamic Chicken Salad

This Keto Balsamic Chicken Salad is a delicious way to get healthy fats and tons of vegetables into your diet.

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Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: balsamic chicken

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 521kcal

Ingredients

Chicken:

• 6 ounces chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 cloves garlic minced

Salad:

• 6 cups salad greens
• ½ small red onion thinly sliced
• ¼ cup crumbled feta
• 1 avocado diced
• 1 Roma tomato diced

Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

• Combine the chicken ingredients in a ziplock bag or airtight container and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours or as little as 30 minutes.
• Once the chicken has marinated heat your cast iron grill pan over high heat, grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side until grill lines develop and the internal temperature reacher 165° F.
• Let the chicken rest while you prepare the dressing and salads. For the dressing simply place all of the ingredients into a small jar and shake to combine. Divide the greens between two bowls and top with red onion, feta, tomato, and avocado.
• Slice the chicken and place on top of the salads. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Keto Balsamic Chicken Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 521 Calories from Fat 378

% Daily Value*

Fat 42g65%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 71mg24%

Sodium 1510mg66%

Potassium 666mg19%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 1769IU35%

Vitamin C 36mg44%

Calcium 176mg18%

Iron 3mg17%

*

Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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