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chicken avocado caprese salad
Lexi

Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

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
Servings: 2
Course: Salad
Calories: 576
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 35gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 10g

Notes

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