Chicken, Avocado Caprese Salad Recipe

Ingredients

Marinade/Dressing:

• 1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar.
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL)
• Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt

Salad:

• 4 chicken thigh fillets , skin removed
• 5 cups cos lettuce leaves, washed and dried
• 1 avocado , sliced
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes , sliced
• 1/2 cup mini mozzarella / bocconcini cheese balls
• 1/4 cup basil leaves , thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper , to season

Method

• Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine.
• Place chicken into a shallow dish
• Pour 4 tablespoons of the dressing/marinade onto the chicken and stir
• around to evenly coat chicken.
• Reserve the untouched marinade to use as a dressing.
• Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a large grill pan or skillet over medium-
• high heat and grill or sear chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy
• and cooked through.
• Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
• Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with lettuce, avocado slices,
• tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and chicken.
• Top with basil strips; drizzle with the remaining dressing; season with salt and pepper; serve.