Description
A delightful blend of shredded chicken, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, dressed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by taking your large bowl and combining the shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the top, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to deepen the flavors before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This salad keeps well in the fridge, so consider making it one day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Caprese salad, chicken salad, Italian recipes, healthy salad, summer recipes