Fall Harvest Garlic Grilled Chicken Salad

Fall Harvest Garlic Grilled Chicken Salad

When sweater weather arrives, salads don’t have to go into hibernation—they just need a little autumn twist! This Fall Harvest Marinated Grilled Chicken Salad is hearty, colorful, and packed with seasonal flavors. Sweet roasted butternut squash, crispy Brussels sprouts, tart apple slices, and crunchy pistachios make every bite a perfect mix of textures and tastes.

Add in juicy marinated grilled chicken for protein and a tangy homemade dressing, and you’ve got a salad that feels like a cozy fall dinner (without feeling heavy).

This isn’t just a salad—it’s basically autumn in a bowl.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
1-pound boneless, skinless chicken
1 cup SOOC Garlic olive oil
½ cup Black Garlic Balsamic Vinegar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
For the Salad:
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups butternut squash, cubed and roasted
2 cups Brussel sprouts, halved and roasted
1 tablespoon SOOC Garlic olive oil (for roasting veggies)
1 red apple, chopped
1 green apple, chopped
1 cup crushed pistachios
Optional: dried cranberries or feta to top with
For the Dressing:
1 cup SOOC Garlic olive oil
Juice from 2 lemons
Salt and pepper

Directions

Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, and add chicken. Marinate the chicken in a bag or bowl 2 hours minimum or overnight.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grab a parchment lined baking sheet and toss butternut squash and Brussel sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper. Roast for 15-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked.

Grill the chicken over medium heat in a pan or an outdoor grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through. Set aside for a few minutes and then cut into bite size pieces.

While the chicken is cooking make the dressing. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Assemble the salad in a large bowl by adding chopped romaine, roasted butternut squash, Brussel sprouts, chicken, apples, and pistachios. Drizzle with dressing and toss. Serve right away.