Chicken Caprese Salad Recipe
A simple and delicious Chicken Caprese Salad recipe that is loaded with flavors! Juicy chicken served over a bed of romaine, tomatoes, avocado, mozzarella cheese and tossed in a homemade balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
salad-
- 3 cups of chopped romaine
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 6 oz cherry tomatoes
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese
- 3 Tbsp chopped basil
- 1/4 red onion, chopped
dressing-
- 3 Tbsp oil
- 1½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the salad dressing.
- Prepare the pan-seared chicken breast recipe.
- On high heat, heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet. Sear chicken 2 minutes on both sides. Turn heat down to low, close lid of the skillet and cook another 5-6 minutes, until chicken is tender.
- In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine, chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and red onion.
- Pour the balsamic dressing over the salad and toss.
- Serve and enjoy!