Recipe: Chicken Caprese SaladDescription: A hearty dinner salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, drizzled with a vibrant dressing.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 30Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 500 g chicken breast, 4 cups arugula, 2 pieces tomatoes, 200 g mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepperInstructions: Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, sliced tomatoes, and sliced mozzarella. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Slice the grilled chicken and add it to the salad mixture. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: American, salad, gluten-free, dinnerThis Chicken Caprese Salad recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 30 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
American
salad
gluten-free
dinner

Chicken Caprese Salad

A hearty dinner salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, drizzled with a vibrant dressing.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Chicken Caprese Salad - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1.1 poundschicken breast
4 cupsarugula
2 piecestomatoes

sliced

0.4 poundsmozzarella cheese

sliced

2 tablespoonsolive oil
2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
0.5 teaspoonssalt
0.25 teaspoonsblack pepper
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium heat.

2

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

3

In a large bowl, combine the arugula, sliced tomatoes, and sliced mozzarella.

4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

5

Slice the grilled chicken and add it to the salad mixture. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.

6

Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
454
Calories
20.9g
Fat
9.3g
Carbs
56.4g
Protein
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