Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring tender baked marinated chicken, creamy mozzarella, and fresh vegetables, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and place in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. Check at 25 minutes.
- Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine baby spinach, sliced chicken, mozzarella balls, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for meal prep.
Notes
For a crispier chicken, consider using an air fryer. Marinate chicken in advance for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, healthy salad, balsamic vinaigrette