Description
A delightful mix of flavors and textures featuring succulent baked chicken, creamy mozzarella, fresh avocado, and cherry tomatoes, all tied together with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey (if using) to create the vinaigrette.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Combine baby spinach, sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls in a large salad bowl.
- Top with sliced chicken, drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for meal prep.
Notes
For juicier chicken, use evenly sized pieces and let it rest before slicing. Customize the vinaigrette to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg