Description
A colorful and satisfying salad featuring tender baked chicken, creamy mozzarella, and vibrant veggies topped with a tangy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, adding herbs for flavor if desired.
- Place the seasoned chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken cool slightly before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine spinach, mozzarella, avocado, and tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and seasoning to create the vinaigrette.
- Add sliced chicken to the salad bowl and drizzle with vinaigrette; toss gently.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken in balsamic vinegar for intense flavor. Chill your bowl beforehand for a refreshing salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, healthy salad, baked chicken recipe, balsamic vinaigrette