Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Add the sliced chicken to the bowl and toss gently.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing before grilling.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to add avocado or arugula for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken Caprese Salad, Summer Salad, Healthy Recipe