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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!
Weight Watchers Smart Points: 8 per serving
ORIGINAL RECIPE BY KARINA, CAFEDELITES ©
ORIGINAL RECIPE BY KARINA, CAFEDELITES ©
Servings: 4
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 with skin removed (no bone)*
- 5 cups Romaine 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 taste
Instructions
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Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine. Place chicken into a shallow dish; pour 4 tablespoons of the dressing / marinade onto the chicken and stir around to evenly coat chicken. Reserve the untouched marinade to use as a dressing.
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Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a large grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and grill or sear chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
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Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with lettuce, avocado slices, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and chicken. Top with basil strips; drizzle with the remaining dressing; season with salt and pepper; serve.
Recipe Notes
*Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs