Description
A delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, this Chicken Salad Caprese combines tender cooked chicken with sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all tossed in a balsamic and olive oil dressing. It’s a perfect light and flavorful dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved if large
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or reduction
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls and drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
- Serve immediately, chilled or at room temperature.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
- This salad also works well with grilled chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken.
- Serve on a bed of greens or with toasted bread for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
