Balsamic Chicken Salad

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each), cut into 3-inch strips
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups torn mixed salad greens

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, saute chicken and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until chicken juices run clear; remove from pan.

In the same skillet, bring vineg ar to a boil. Add chicken, tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper and remaining oil; cook and stir until heated through. Divide salad greens among six plates; top with chicken mixture.