Description
A delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, this Chicken Salad Caprese is a refreshing and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil, all dressed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken breast
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine, halved)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped or torn)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or reduction
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic glaze, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Rest: Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature, as-is or over mixed greens.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add avocado or sliced cucumber for extra texture.
- This salad can also be served in lettuce cups or stuffed into pita pockets for a light lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
