Description
Caprese Grilled Chicken Salad is the ultimate summer dish that combines the juicy flavors of grilled chicken with vibrant fresh vegetables. This delightful salad features balsamic-marinated chicken, creamy mozzarella, ripe cherry tomatoes, and a bed of tender spinach, all drizzled with a luscious pesto dressing. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or looking for a quick weeknight meal, this healthy and satisfying salad delivers a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup mini fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- Olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, pesto, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and grill chicken for about 4–6 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F).
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, milk, additional pesto, parmesan cheese, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- On a serving platter or large bowl, layer spinach followed by tomatoes and mozzarella. Add sliced grilled chicken on top and drizzle with dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg