Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad
Bring the flavors of this Italian classic right to your salad bowl!
Ingredients
Balsamic Glaze
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
Caprese Salad
- ½ lb chicken breast
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper
- 2 heads romaine lettuce about 4 cups
- ¼ cup fresh basil torn
- ½ cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 1 avocado sliced
- ½ cup fresh mozzarella cubed
Balsamic Dressing
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1½ tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Balsamic Glaze
- Pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid has reduced to about ¼ cup. Set aside
Balsamic dressing
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
Caprese Salad
- Slice chicken breasts lengthwise to create thinner breasts. Season both side and grill or sear until cooked through. Slice into strips.
- Assemble remaining ingredients on top of chopped romaine in a large bowl. Top with grilled chicken and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Pour on balsamic dressing and toss or serve with dressing on the side.