Description
A refreshing yet filling salad featuring marinated chicken, creamy mozzarella, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and honey.
- Marinate the chicken in that mix for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until done.
- Let the chicken cool a bit, then slice it.
- In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, mozzarella balls, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Serve right away and enjoy.
Notes
For a lighter dressing, use less oil and more vinegar. Substitute full-fat mozzarella for lighter alternatives if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, balsamic vinaigrette, healthy dinner, easy recipe