Description
A delightful salad combining tender marinated chicken, creamy mozzarella, and fresh vegetables, drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, marinated
- 8 oz mozzarella balls
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the marinated chicken breasts in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked. Allow to cool before slicing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, mozzarella balls, and the sliced chicken.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad mix and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for meal prep.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate chicken for several hours or overnight. Always check chicken doneness with a thermometer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg