Caprese Grilled Chicken Salad
Enjoy a refreshing Caprese Grilled Chicken Salad with marinated chicken and creamy dressing. Perfect for summer! Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup mini fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup low fat milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, pesto, olive oil, honey, and seasonings. Place chicken in a large freezer bag, pour marinade over it, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 4-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, milk, pesto, vinegar, garlic powder, and seasonings to create the dressing.
- On a large platter or bowl, layer baby spinach first, then add sliced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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