30 Minute Caprese Salad
Enjoy this Italian favorite
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts
- ½ cup olive oil, divided
- 8-10 cups greens: spinach, romaine, or leaf lettuce, washed and chopped
- 2 cups tomatoes, chopped, or grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls, or fresh mozzarella, cut into chunks
- 1 cup fresh basil, washed and sliced
- 1-2 avocados
- 1 lemon
- Balsamic glaze
- Kosher salt
- Ground pepper
Instructions
- Generously salt and pepper chicken breasts on both sides. Drizzle each piece of chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Grill over medium heat, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from heat.
- Slice chicken into thin pieces.
- When ready to serve, or within an hour of serving, slice avocados and place in a bowl. Squeeze juice from lemon over the avocados. Fold gently to coat.
- Divide salad greens onto 4 plates or one serving platter or bowl. Pour excess lemon juice from the bowl of avocados over greens.
- Arrange chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and avocados on salad greens.
- Drizzle ¼ cup olive oil over salad, followed by balsamic glaze.
- Generously top with kosher salt and ground pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken may be used in place of grilled chicken.
Any combination of greens may be used.
Try this salad as a delicious pita sandwich or wrap!