Caprese Chicken Salad With Avocado

This easy chicken caprese salad turns the classic recipe into a complete meal by layering in grilled chicken, greens, and creamy avocado.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
• salt & pepper to season chicken
• 1/2 cup of halved fresh mozzarella balls
• 1 avocado, diced
• 6 cups of fresh spring mix salad
• 1/2 cup of halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup of fresh diced basil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon of dry basil
• 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• salt & pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl, mix garlic, dry basil, dijon mustard, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly add in olive oil, whisking the entire time until there is no more oil & vinegar separation. Set aside.
2. 2Heat grill to medium high heat. add seasoned chicken breast to grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until there is no more pink.
3. 3In a large bowl add spring mix, avocado, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella balls, and sliced grilled chicken.
4. 4Serve with balsamic vinaigrette