By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 9, 2026
Serves 2
659 cal · 20 min
Warm Chicken Salad with Roasted Croutons and Goat Cheese
Recipe GLPR82e0f322ca7537
A fresh and satisfying salad featuring tender roasted chicken and crispy baguette croutons served warm over a bed of mixed greens, topped with earthy beetroot and creamy goat cheese. A simple balsamic vinaigrette brings all the flavors together in this light yet hearty dish.
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Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
½ small baguette, cut into bite-size cubes
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
150 grams mixed salad leaves
250 grams cooked beetroot, cut into bite-size pieces
100 grams goat cheese, crumbled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the bite-size chicken pieces and baguette cubes on a shallow roasting pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through, and the bread cubes are golden brown and crispy.
While the chicken and bread are roasting, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
Divide the mixed salad leaves evenly between two serving plates or bowls. Distribute the cooked beetroot pieces over the greens on each plate.
Remove the roasted chicken and bread from the oven. Immediately scatter the warm chicken and croutons over the salad greens and beetroot. Top with the crumbled goat cheese.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the warm salad and serve immediately while the chicken and bread are still warm.
Comments
This salad lands on real ingredients available at any Charlotte chain, though the goat cheese and balsamic vinegar push the total to roughly $18–20 for two servings—a date-night splurge, not a weeknight default. The 20-minute claim assumes the chicken is already cooked; if you're starting from raw, add 15–20 minutes, and the salad becomes a slow finish while the bird rests. It's elegant, reheats poorly (the greens wilt and the croutons go soft), so plan to eat it same-night and fresh. The beetroot and goat cheese are Charlotte-friendly enough and the dish scales or cuts easily, making it a strong option for two people who want something brighter than usual but shouldn't bank on leftovers.
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