Baked Marinated Chicken Salad with Mozzarella and Balsamic Vinaigrette
A delightful salad featuring marinated chicken, creamy mozzarella, and fresh veggies, balanced with a zesty balsamic vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Mozzarella balls
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breast in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Allow the chicken to rest, then slice it.
- Combine baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and mozzarella balls in a large salad bowl.
- Top the salad with sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with homemade balsamic vinaigrette made from olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Allow the chicken to rest before slicing to retain moisture. Layer ingredients for an appealing presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg