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chicken avocado caprese salad

Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

Lexi
Looking for a healthy twist on the Italian caprese salad? Look no further!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 2
Calories 576 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbs grapeseed oil
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbs fresh basil chopped fine
  • 6 cups spinach
  • 2 oz mozzarella balls
  • 12 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado

Dressing

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon juiced

Instructions
 

  • Heat a frying pan on med-high heat for 1 minute
  • Add the oil and cook the chicken breast until cooked the entire way through, seasoning each side with pepper, salt, and fresh basil
  • While the chicken is cooking, simmer the balsamic vinegar and lemon juice on med-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Remove the balsamic vinegar from heat after 5 minutes and let it sit while you assemble the salads
  • Assemble the salads with the spinach, mozzarella, and halved cherry tomatoes
  • Top the salads with the chicken, avocado, and drizzle on the cooling, reduced balsamic vinegar
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Plant based or vegetarian? Just drop the chicken! 
Vegan? Substitute in your favorite vegan "mozzarella balls"! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 35gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 10g
Keyword caprese, chicken, mozzarella, salad, spinach
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