Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese Salad

Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese Salad

delicious twist on a classic salad

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 2h 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 2h 20m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

289
Calories
17.9g
Fat
7.2g
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
66mg
Cholesterol
538mg
Sodium
Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese Salad

Recipe Description

This Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese Salad is a delicious twist on a classic Italian salad – the caprese. I love the combination of strawberry with creamy mozzarella and sweet yet tangy balsamic grilled chicken. You will love this recipe if you try it!

It’s so easy to prepare too. Start by making a dressing/marinade for the chicken. Marinate the chicken with half of the mixture and place in the refrigerator to chill. Remove chicken from marinade and discard. Grill chicken turning once halfway through. Once cool enough to handle, slice into strips and set aside. Make the salad by combining strawberries, mozzarella, avocado, lettuce, and grilled chicken strips in a large bowl. Drizzle the reserved dressing over the top and toss to coat. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve immediately.

To make Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make the dressing/marinade

    1 min
    Step 1 - Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese Salad

    In a small bowl, whisk ⅓ cup of olive oil, ⅓ cup of balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of agave syrup, 2 cloves of minced garlic, ½ teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt until smooth.

  2. 2

    Marinate chicken

    2h
    Step 2 - Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese Salad

    Divide the marinade mixture in two and pour one half into a plastic bag. Place the chicken breasts in a plastic bag and seal before refrigerating the chicken for at least 2 hours.

  3. 3

    Remove chicken from marinade

    1 min
    Step 3 - Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese Salad

    Remove the chicken from the marinade and throw away the marinade. Keep the reserved half for the dressing in the refrigerator.

  4. 4

    Grill chicken

    15 min
    Step 4 - Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese SaladStep 4 - Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese Salad

    Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes. Turn once halfway through until the chicken registers 165°F. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, slice into strips and set aside.

  5. 5

    Assemble salad

    3 min
    Step 5 - Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese Salad

    Combine 2 cups of fresh sliced strawberries, 8 ounces of sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, 1 pitted and sliced avocado, 4 cups of chopped romaine lettuce, and grilled chicken strips.

  6. 6

    Dress salad

    1 min
    Step 6 - Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese SaladStep 6 - Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese Salad

    Drizzle the salad with the reserved balsamic dressing and toss to coat.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese Salad

    Sprinkle the salad with 2 tablespoons of minced fresh basil and serve immediately.

This Balsamic Grilled Chicken Strawberry Caprese Salad is a fresh take on a classic recipe. Try it out and let me know what you think below!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

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