Easy Caprese Salad with Grilled Chicken
Easy Caprese Salad is an Italian classic that requires only a handful of fresh ingredients. They include tomatoes, mozzarella, basil leaves, Balsamic glaze, salt, and fresh black pepper.
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 300kcal
Materials
- 25 fresh basil leaves torn
- 2 lbs cherry or grape tomatoes mixed variety
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls small
- 3 grilled chicken breasts cut into strips
- ¾ cup Balsamic vinegar for glaze
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
How to Make Balsamic Glaze
- Add the balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan. Heat to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until reduced by half. Remove from heat and let cool.
Instructions for Caprese Salad
- Tear basil leaves and lay a foundation as the base of the salad.
- Add the tomatoes to a plate, cutting the larger ones
- Add the fresh mozzarella and more basil on top.
- Season with salt & pepper
- Add the Grilled Chicken Strips
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze
- Serve with Fresh Focaccia Bread
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1551IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 5mg