Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad


 
Balsamic Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad is a quick and easy meal in a salad! Seared chicken, fresh mozzarella and tomato halves, creamy avocado slices and shredded basil leaves are drizzled with an incredible balsamic dressing that doubles as a marinade for the ultimate salad!

 

Servings: 4 people

 

Ingredients

Marinade/Dressing:



  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon salt


 
Salad:



  • 4 chicken thigh fillets, skin removed (no bone)*

  • 5 cups Romaine, (or cos) lettuce leaves, washed and dried

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced

  • 1/2 cup mini mozzarella / bocconcini cheese balls

  • 1/4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced

  • Salt and pepper, to season


 
 

Instructions

For full instructions you can go to cafedelites.com.

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