Caprese Chicken Salad
A refreshing and flavorful Caprese Chicken Salad that's perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. Combines grilled chicken with classic Caprese ingredients.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.25 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups romaine or Italian lettuce blend
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.75 cup fresh mozzarella balls ciliegine or small balls, halved if large
- 0.75 cup English cucumber diced
- 0.33 cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
Balsamic Dressing
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar plus more for drizzling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until browned and mostly cooked through.
- Add 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to the skillet with the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and coated.
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and diced cucumber.
- Add the cooked chicken to the salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining balsamic vinaigrette and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over the salad.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar and dressing to your preference. This salad is best served fresh.