Description
A light yet filling salad featuring marinated chicken, creamy mozzarella, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken breasts with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Allow the chicken to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, mix together the baby spinach, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad mixture.
- Drizzle with additional balsamic vinaigrette if desired, and toss everything gently to combine.
- Serve immediately while it’s fresh and vibrant!
Notes
For serving, consider pairing with crusty bread or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, healthy salad, balsamic vinaigrette