Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad
January 21, 2017
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!
Recipe by: cafedelites.com
Serves: 4 people
INGREDIENTS
Marinade/Dressing:
¼ 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
½ cup mini mozzarella / bocconcini cheese balls
¼ cup basil leaves, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper, to season
NOTES
*Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs
INSTRUCTIONS
- 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. READ MORE