Avocado Caprese Chicken Salad
Ingredients
The salad
-
1
piece
boneless skinless chicken breast
-
to taste
salt & pepper
-
½
cup
halved fresh mozzarella balls
-
1
piece
avocado, diced
-
6
cups
fresh spring mix salad
-
½
cup
halved cherry tomatoes
-
¼
cup
fresh diced basil
Balsamic Vinaigrette
-
1
clove
garlic, minced
-
1
teaspoon
dry basil
-
1
tablespoon
dijon mustard
-
1
tablespoon
lemon juice
-
¼
cup
balsamic vinegar
-
¼
cup
olive oil
-
to taste
salt & pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic vinaigrette by mixing garlic, dry basil, dijon mustard, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until well combined.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then grill for 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine the spring mix, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella balls, and sliced grilled chicken.
- Drizzle the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4 salads
Calories
352
Total fat
28g
Total carbohydrates
11g
Total protein
21g
Sodium
221mg
Cholesterol
64mg
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