Description
A delightful salad featuring marinated chicken, creamy mozzarella, vibrant greens, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Tender oven-baked chicken
- Creamy mozzarella balls
- Ripe avocado
- Juicy cherry tomatoes
- Baby spinach
- Balsamic vinaigrette (homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it warm up while you prepare the chicken.
- Bake the marinated chicken: Place your marinated chicken on the baking tray and cook for about 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large salad bowl, slice the baked chicken and add it along with the mozzarella balls, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh baby spinach.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette: Generously drizzle your homemade vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy your salad fresh, or cover and refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken ahead of time and dress the salad right before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, healthy salad, balsamic vinaigrette