Description
A delicious and satisfying salad featuring juicy baked marinated chicken, creamy mozzarella, ripe avocado, and cherry tomatoes on a bed of baby spinach, drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Mozzarella balls
- 1 Avocado
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake the marinated chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked (an internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the balsamic vinaigrette by whisking together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
- After baking, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with the balsamic vinaigrette and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of flavors!
Notes
For unique variations, feel free to experiment with different greens or cheese such as feta, and consider serving with warm crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken salad, healthy salad, balsamic vinaigrette, quick meals, easy dinner