Description
Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, creamy avocado, fresh mozzarella, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze, this salad bursts with flavor and is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light dinner option. Impress your family and friends with this colorful, nutritious meal that’s quick to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 ripe avocados, cubed
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare vegetables: While the chicken cools, wash cherry tomatoes and slice in half. Cut avocados into cubes.
- Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken, halved tomatoes, mozzarella balls, cubed avocado, and torn basil leaves. Toss gently to mix.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze; add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Transfer portions onto plates or serve family-style in one bowl. Garnish with additional basil or balsamic glaze if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg