This chicken salad recipe makes a lovely main meal for a hot day, or take some to work and be the envy of your colleagues
Prep:5 mins
Serves 2
2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces½ small baguette, cut into bite-size pieces4 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp balsamic vinegar150g bag mixed salad leaves1 x 250g pack cooked beetroot, cut into bite-size pieces100g goat’s cheese
STEP 1Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Spread the chunks of chicken and baguette over a shallow roasting tray. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and toss to coat. Season, then put in the oven for 15 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the bread is golden and crisp.STEP 2Whisk together the remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar to make a dressing. Split the bag of leaves between two serving plates, add the beetroot, then scatter the cheese over. Toss with the warm chicken and bread, drizzle with the dressing, then serve straight away.