Description
A vibrant salad featuring tender baked chicken, creamy mozzarella, and fresh vegetables, dressed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz mozzarella balls
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken, mozzarella balls, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Add a splash of dressing before serving again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken salad, healthy salad, balsamic vinaigrette, easy recipes