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August 30, 2016 By Karina 16 Comments

Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

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Balsamic Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad is a quick and easy meal in a salad!

Seared chicken, fresh mozzarella and tomato halves, creamy avocado slices and shredded basil leaves are drizzled with an incredible balsamic dressing that doubles as a marinade for the ultimate salad! Balsamic Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad… Now THIS was and still is a family favourite!

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With so many Caprese recipes making their way onto Cafe Delites, this salad has been a long time coming. My list of recipes is getting so out of control, I’ve made the extremely difficult decision to STAHP adding to it, and actually start COOKING from it. Best. Decision. Ever. And I have a feeling this salad is going to be your next favourite. Because who doesn’t love Balsamic Chicken AND Caprese in the one sentence?

How To Make The Best Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

Traditionally, Caprese salads do not contain any balsamic vinegar OR avocados or chicken, but today, however, that has changed to make way for this bowl of epic flavours.

Taking some inspiration from this Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken, you’re first going to marinade your chicken:

  • You only need to use 4 tablespoons of the balsamic marinade.
  • You’re going to reserve the remaining dressing to use later in the refrigerator! No, we don’t use the OLD marinade as a dressing. We use the FRESH UNTOUCHED marinade.
  • Then, you’re going to sear said chicken until crispy on the edges and golden. For this salad I used boneless, skinless thighs, BUT you can use breasts if you wish.

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After that, the salad comes together so FAST. Throw all ingredients into a bowl and dress with the reserved dressing.

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Juicy, golden balsamic chicken………fresh grape or cherry tomatoes……fresh baby mozzarella balls (or bocconcini).

Substitutions

  • You can use cherry tomatoes instead of grape tomatoes, or use chopped Roma tomatoes.
  • Fresh mozzarella balls are best in this. You can use any size if you can’t find mini.
  • Romaine, butter, ice berg or spinach are all fine to use as the base.

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Say hello to your new favourite salad.

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If you love this salad, you’ll love this BLT Balsamic Chicken Avocado & Feta Salad OR this Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad!

WATCH THIS Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad BEING MADE RIGHT HERE!

 

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Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
Balsamic Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad is a quick and easy meal in a salad! Seared chicken, fresh mozzarella and tomato halves, creamy avocado slices and shredded basil leaves are drizzled with an incredible balsamic dressing that doubles as a marinade for the ultimate salad!
Weight Watchers Smart Points: 8 per serve
ORIGINAL RECIPE BY KARINA, CAFEDELITES ©
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 426 kcal
Author: Karina
Ingredients
Marinade/Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Salad:
  • 4 chicken thigh fillets, skin removed (no bone)*
  • 5 cups Romaine, (or 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
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Recipe Notes

*Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 692mg 29%
Potassium 726mg 21%
Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 6g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin A 113.4%
Vitamin C 15.9%
Calcium 9.5%
Iron 11.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Eileen says

    September 3, 2017 at

    Yum! This is delicious and helped us weather the heat wave in the Bay area. Great combination of flavors, and the chicken is quick to cook in a grill-pan on the stovetop. The marinade/dressing is wonderful.

  2. Ana says

    July 14, 2017 at

    Delicious salad! The marination of the chicken is spot on. Thank you for this healthy recipe!

  3. Snibb says

    June 5, 2017 at

    Made this twice, both to great reviews. Its an easy and quick salad, with very good tasting chicken. I love it and its on the family favorites list. Thanks for sharing.

  4. Michelle Wiggins says

    March 28, 2017 at

    OMG!!! Made this recipe for dinner this evening, and it was TO DIE FOR!!! I read the blog where it said that this will be your FAVORITE Caprese chicken salad, and I was like, okay…whatever…I like all of the ingredients, so I’m sure it will be fine…THEN… I tasted this gem…WOW!! You weren’t kidding when you said it would be my favorite chicken caprese salad!! DELICIOUS! Thank you so much for this delectable recipe!! Can’t wait to try others!!

  5. Laura Bonthond says

    January 21, 2017 at

    I made this for dinner and my husband loved !
    The dressing was delicious ! I’m looking forward for new recipes! This is a definite keeper!

  6. Helen Tzouganatos/Hungry & Fussy says

    September 28, 2016 at

    I Love balsamic with chicken. Will add this to the menu for our next Sunday BBQ. All my friends are on lean and clean summer readiness diets, they will love it!! Thank you.

  7. Karina says

    September 26, 2016 at

    I hope you like it Naomi!

  8. Naomi Petillo says

    September 26, 2016 at

    Looks really yummy & healthy! I will make this dish.

  9. Connie says

    September 20, 2016 at

    saw this on FB last week and served it a gathering of friends on last Friday night. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe.

  10. Karina says

    September 19, 2016 at

    I hope you like it Jeneane!

  11. Jeneane Grimsley says

    September 17, 2016 at

    Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad looks wonderful, can’t wait to have it.

  12. Karina says

    September 2, 2016 at

    Hi Mari! I don’t marinade mine! But for a deeper flavour, any time frame over 2 hours is perfect. Even over night if you have the time to do so!

  13. Mari says

    September 1, 2016 at

    How long does the chicken marinate? This sounds delicious but I don’t want to mess it up!

  14. Karina says

    September 1, 2016 at

    Hi Kathy! Thank you for pointing that out! All fixed 🙂 And thank you re my partner in crime! Lol! I love that!

  15. Ann Pierce says

    August 31, 2016 at

    This is GORGEOUS!!! What a beautiful and delicious lunch!

  16. Kathy Barcanic says

    August 31, 2016 at

    Question, is the sliced basil 1/4 cup? It only says 1/4 basil leaves thinly sliced. Thanks much and congrats on the new partner in crime! Love the recipes please keep them coming!

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