Balsamic Chicken and Tomato Salad

Submitted by mplsgirl

"This is very easy and doesn't require a lot of ingredients. You could probably do this on the grill also, but I haven't tried it."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, pressed
• 4 large chicken breast halves, with skin and bone
• 6 -8 cups mixed greens, salad
• 1 1⁄2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shavings

directions

1. Preheat oven to 450.
2. Whisk oil, vinegar, and garlic in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer just over 1/4c dressing to resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
3. Place chicken, skin side up onto lined cookie/baking sheet. Cover with foil. Roast until cooked through, about 25 minutes.
4. Combine salad greens, tomatoes, and cheese in large bowl. Mix in all but 2 tablespoons of remaining dressing. Divide salad among 4 plates.
5. Cut chicken off bone and slice. Place on top of salad. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with remaining dressing and serve.