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Balsamic Caprese Chicken Salad

Balsamic Caprese Chicken Salad: Fresh, Flavorful Meal Prep!

Balsamic Caprese Chicken Salad combines fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and shredded chicken in a nutritious, gluten-free meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • ½ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup mini mozzarella balls (Bocconcini)
  • ¼ cup basil freshly chopped
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup light mayo or Greek yogurt for a healthier option
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt use full-fat if preferred
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar as substitute
  • to taste garlic powder for seasoning
  • to taste onion powder for seasoning
  • to taste Italian seasoning for seasoning
  • to taste kosher salt for seasoning

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup light mayo, ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and a sprinkle of garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Whisk until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Introduce 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken breast, along with ½ cup finely chopped red onion, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 cup mini mozzarella balls. Gently fold together for 1–2 minutes until evenly coated with dressing.
  3. Add ¼ cup freshly chopped basil and fold it gently for about 30 seconds to ensure even distribution without bruising the basil.
  4. Serve your salad over a bed of arugula or portion into wraps or buns. For later enjoyment, refrigerate in glass containers, covered.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill for an hour before serving to help meld flavors. Store greens separately when meal prepping to maintain freshness.

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