Caprese Chicken Salad
Caprese Chicken Salad has tender spring mix and arugula topped with grilled chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic dressing.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Spring mix
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 ounces Fresh Ciliegine mozzarella balls drained
- 1 Avocado sliced
- 1/2 cup Sliced red onion thinly sliced
- 2 ounces Fresh basil sliced thin
Balsamic Dressing
- 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup Olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 Garlic clove
Instructions
Chicken
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Heat a large grill pan or skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then turn the heat down to medium. Add the chicken breasts, making sure not to crowd the pan. Cook until chicken is cooked through to 165℉, about 6-8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, and let rest for 5 minutes. (Alternatively you could cook chicken on an outdoor grill, in the air fryer or oven).
Salad
- While the chicken is cooking, toss together the mixed greens and arugula and arrange on a platter or in a large bowl. Top with the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado slices and red onion slices.
- Slice the chicken and arrange on top of the salad. Garnish with fresh basil.
Balsamic Dressing
- Whisk together salad dressing ingredients in a medium bowl, or shake together in a sealed mason jar. Set aside.
- Drizzle balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving.
Notes
Store any undressed leftover salad covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Already dressed salad will not keep well because the greens will become wilty.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 779mg | Potassium: 943mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1863IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 2mg
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