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Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

This Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad combines tender cooked chicken, creamy avocado, fresh tomatoes, and melted mozzarella, assembled into a colorful and flavorful salad. The dish involves chopping, assembling, and a light drizzle of balsamic, resulting in a vibrant, texturally varied presentation with a mix of juiciness, creaminess, and slight crispness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced preferably grilled or baked
  • 2 ripe avocados peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz mozzarella balls fresh, sliced or whole and halved
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze for drizzling
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • skillet or grill pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving plate

Method
 

  1. Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Season the cooked chicken slices with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned and heated through, then transfer to a plate to cool slightly.
    2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
  2. Prepare the vegetables and cheese: dice the cherry tomatoes in half, slice the avocados into thin wedges, and slice the fresh mozzarella if not pre-sliced. Arrange all ingredients in separate bowls or on a platter for easy assembly.
    2 ripe avocados, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 8 oz mozzarella balls
  3. Assemble the salad: on a large serving plate, spread the sliced or shredded chicken evenly. Arrange the avocado slices and cherry tomato halves over the chicken, then distribute the mozzarella evenly across the top.
    2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced, 2 ripe avocados, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 8 oz mozzarella balls
  4. Halo drizzle the balsamic glaze evenly over the assembled ingredients. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Optionally, add fresh herbs for extra flavor.
    2 tablespoons balsamic glaze, to taste salt, to taste black pepper
  5. Serve immediately: present the salad drizzled with balsamic glaze and enjoy the vibrant flavors and contrasting textures of creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, melted mozzarella, and tender chicken.