Healthy Recipes Healthy Salad Recipes Healthy Vegetable Salad Recipes Healthy Tomato Salad Recipes Chicken, Pepper & Tomato Balsamic Salad Be the first to rate & review! The classic tomato-balsamic salad gets an upgrade with the addition of satisfying chicken and crunchy bell peppers. This fresh salad recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner. By Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Andrea is an Alabama-based registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of the healthy food blogs, Beautiful Eats & Things, and Little Eats & Things and author of The Complete Book of Smoothies. Andrea has worked in several healthcare settings including clinical, public health and long-term care. Andrea believes in achieving optimal health by incorporating healthier eating habits into your lifestyle and making healthy eating fun! When she's not running after her two boys, she enjoys creating content to encourage self-love and promote body positivity. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 26, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Instagram Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, has been with EatingWell for three years and works as the associate nutrition editor for the brand. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Andrea Mathis, M.A., R.D.N., L.D. Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 6 cups Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free High Fiber High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Marinate the Tomatoes This delicious salad takes just 15 minutes to make, and while you could eat it right away, it tastes even better the longer it sits, so plan to leave at least an hour of marinating time before serving. Balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, grape tomatoes, onion and fresh basil (or parsley) are combined, then marinated for at least one hour. Add the Chicken and Bell Peppers For the cooked chicken, you can use leftover chicken breast or rotisserie chicken breast. If you need to cook chicken breasts for the recipe, you can bake them in the oven, cook them in a skillet or grill them. Make sure to use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. The thickest part of the chicken should read at least 165°F. After marinating the tomatoes, add the sliced cooked chicken breast, sliced green bell pepper and 1 tablespoon of reserved balsamic vinegar. How to Serve This chicken, pepper and tomato balsamic salad is great for a fast and easy dinner or a healthy lunch to pack for work. You can make the salad ahead, cover and refrigerate it for up to three days. Additional reporting by Jan Valdez Ingredients ¼ cup balsamic vinegar plus 1 tablespoon, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 4 cups grape tomatoes (about 19 ounces), halved ½ cup thinly sliced white onion ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley 2 cups sliced cooked chicken breast (12 ounces) 1 cup sliced green bell pepper Directions Whisk 1/4 cup vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion and basil (or parsley); stir to combine. Refrigerate, stirring once or twice, for at least 1 hour. Add chicken, bell pepper and the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and toss to coat. To Make Ahead Refrigerate for up to three days. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 232 Calories 10g Fat 12g Carbs 24g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups Calories 232 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 8g Protein 24g 48% Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 60mg 20% Vitamin A 1581IU 32% Sodium 425mg 18% Potassium 650mg 14% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved