Avocado Caprese Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 1 Chicken breast, boneless skinless
  • 1 Salt & pepper to season chicken

• Produce

  • 1 Avocado
  • 1/4 cup Basil, fresh
  • 1 tsp Basil, dry
  • 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Garlic clove

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt & pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/3 cup Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella balls, fresh

• Deli

  • 6 oz Mix salad, fresh spring

Found on joyfulhealthyeats.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
• salt & pepper to season chicken
• ½ cup of halved fresh mozzarella balls
• 1 avocado, diced
• 6 oz. of fresh spring mix salad (about 3-4 cups)
• ½ cup of halved cherry tomatoes
• ¼ cup of fresh diced basil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon of dry basil
• 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar
• ⅓ cup of olive oil
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions

• In 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.
• Heat 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.
• In three small salad bowls, divide the spring mix, avocado, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella balls, and sliced grilled chicken.
• Serve with balsamic vinaigrette

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