Description
A cozy, hearty salad featuring grilled chicken, cheese tortellini, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, Parmesan, and balsamic glaze. Perfect for an elegant meal or an impressive dinner party dish.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
9 oz cheese tortellini
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup Parmesan shavings
2–3 tbsp balsamic glaze
Olive oil, for cooking
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side. Let rest and slice.
- Cook tortellini in salted boiling water per package instructions. Drain and toss with a little olive oil.
- Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 1–2 minutes, then cool in ice water.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, tortellini, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes.
- Top with sliced chicken, Parmesan shavings, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Toss gently or serve layered.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner