Description
15-minute Avocado Caprese Chicken Salad made with grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado, and a light balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 6 cups fresh spring mix salad
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Whisk garlic, dried basil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Slowly whisk in olive oil until fully emulsified.
- Cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Slice the chicken.
- Combine spring mix, avocado, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and chicken in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store dressing separately if preparing ahead.
- Assemble salad just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 221
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 21
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 21
- Cholesterol: 64