Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

5 from 1 vote

Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

Chicken avocado caprese salad is a quick, easy salad with plenty of freshness and flavor. The addition of chicken and avocado to the traditional Caprese salad is truly inspired!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: Salad recipes

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: caprese salad, chicken avocado caprese salad, chicken salad

Servings:

Author: chefjar

Equipment

Pepper Mill

Ingredients

Dressing

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt

Salad

2-3 skinless and boneless chicken fillets
5 cups Lollo Bionda lettuce leaves washed and chopped
1 ripe avocado sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup mini mozzarella cheese balls
1/4 cup basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine dressing ingredients in a medium bowl.
Place the chicken fillets into a large shallow bowl and pour 4 tablespoons of the dressing over the chicken. Mix to coat the chicken. Reserve the remaining dressing.
Spray the grill pan with cooking oil spray and heat over medium-high heat. Once it is hot, grill the chicken on each side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and allow to rest.
Slice the chicken.
Place the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, avocado slices and chicken into a large serving bowl.
Garnish with basil leaves, drizzle with the remaining dressing and season with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!

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