Balsamic Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Balsamic Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad is a quick and easy meal in a salad! Seared chicken, fresh mozzarella and tomato halves, creamy avocado slices and shredded basil leaves are drizzled with an incredible balsamic dressing that doubles as a marinade for the ultimate salad!

ORIGINAL RECIPE BY KARINA, CAFEDELITES ©

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 426 

Author: Karina

Ingredients

Marinade/Dressing:

• 1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar (*)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt

Salad:

• 4 chicken thigh fillets, skin removed (no bone)*
• 5 cups Romaine, (or cos) lettuce leaves, washed and dried
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 cup mini mozzarella / bocconcini cheese balls (*)
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper, to season

Instructions

1. Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine. Place chicken into a shallow dish; pour 4 tablespoons of the dressing / marinade onto the chicken and stir around to evenly coat chicken. Reserve the untouched marinade to use as a dressing.
2. Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a large grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and grill or sear chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
3. Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with lettuce, avocado slices, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and chicken. Top with basil strips; drizzle with the remaining dressing; season with salt and pepper; serve.

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Recipe Notes *Boneless, skinless breasts can be used instead of thighs

My changes (*) Use Stevia and no cheese

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 426Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 32g49%

Saturated Fat 7g35%

Cholesterol 115mg38%

Sodium 692mg29%

Potassium 726mg21%

Total Carbohydrates 10g3%

Dietary Fiber 5g20%

Sugars 6g

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A113.4%

Vitamin C15.9%

Calcium9.5%

Iron11.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.