’90s-Style Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic-Glazed Chicken

Name: ’90s-Style Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic-Glazed Chicken
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp. honey; 1 tsp. whole-grain mustard; 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided; Kosher salt and pepper; 4 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 5 oz. of a combination of baby spinach and spring mix; 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1/3 cup); 1/4 c. sliced almonds, toasted; 2 1/2 goat cheese, crumbled

This salad deserves a spot in every decade.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Jun 16, 2025

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

464

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Anyone dining out in the '90s probably saw a spinach salad on the menu—with some combination of balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, and crumbled goat cheese. We recreated the gourmet fave, so you can serve it at home in any decade.

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Ingredients

2 1/2 Tbsp.
balsamic vinegar
1 tsp.
honey
1 tsp.
whole-grain mustard
4 Tbsp.
olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and pepper
4
6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
5 oz.
of a combination of baby spinach and spring mix
6
oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1/3 cup)
1/4 cup
sliced almonds, toasted
2 1/2
goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. Step 1In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, and mustard; transfer 1 1/2 tablespoons to separate small bowl and set aside for glazing chicken. Into remaining mixture, whisk 2 1/2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; set aside for dressing salad.
2. Step 2Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoon oil in large skillet on medium. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, adjusting heat as needed, until golden brown and cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes per side. Remove skillet from heat, add reserved glaze and turn chicken to coat.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss together greens, sun-dried tomatoes, almonds, and goat cheese. Drizzle with reserved dressing and serve with chicken.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 464 calories, 27.5 g fat (6 g saturated), 146 mg cholesterol, 594 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 3.5 g sugar (1.5 g added sugar), 45 g protein

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