Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Salad with Balsamic Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-28 · Updated 2026-03-28

A hearty salad featuring smoky grilled chicken, crisp asparagus, and a rich balsamic reduction, dressed with a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. This American salad recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs asparagus, grilled chicken breast, and mixed greens into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
• 200g grilled chicken breast
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup croutons

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 8-10 minutes until tender and charred, then set aside.
2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until reduced to 2 tbsp, then set aside.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, grilled chicken, and asparagus. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and the balsamic glaze. Toss until evenly coated, then top with croutons before serving.