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Grilled Chicken Caprese Salad

A fresh and flavorful salad featuring grilled chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese fresh, sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for grilling
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze for drizzling
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Grilling the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  4. Remove from grill and let rest before slicing.
Assembling the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil.
  2. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and toss gently to combine.
  3. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a day.

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