Meet the fresh and summery salad that’s so irresistable the Pioneer Woman herself gave it heart eyes on Instagram.
I’m not freaking out, you’re freaking out! Ok, I’m TOTALLY FREAKING OUT!!!
Ahem. Avocado and Chicken Caprese Salad could not be easier to whip up and is one of the tastiest, most gorgeous, salads to come out of my kitchen. This garden-fresh, protein-packed, Caprese-inspired recipe cannot be beat!
I’m using the word “recipe” very loosely here, by the way, as there’s no real need to measure anything. Just combine diced avocado and chicken breasts with the holy summer trinity of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese, aka a Caprese Salad. Add lettuce then generously drizzle with reduced balsamic vinegar. I’m telling you, there’s a reason Ree Drummond gave this salad her stamp of approval. It’s as delicious as it is stunning!
How to Make This Recipe
Start with the chicken. I usually season chicken breasts with homemade seasoned salt and pepper then saute or grill. Leftover rotisserie chicken works great too. Chop the chicken then place it on a bed of romaine lettuce.
Next add cherry tomatoes that have been sliced in half, followed by mozzarella cheese pearls. If you can’t find these mini balls of mozz, chop a large fresh ball of mozzarella cheese into bite-sized pieces.
Next add chopped avocado. I love the creamy texture and cool flavor they add to the classic Caprese mix.
Finally add lots of fresh torn basil plus a heavy drizzle of reduced balsamic vinegar, which will act as the salad dressing.
That’s all she wrote! Speaking of the culinary trinity – this salad is fresh, flavorful, and filling too. Enjoy!
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Avocado and Chicken Caprese Salad
Description
Avocado and Chicken Caprese Salad is a fresh and filling salad that takes just 20 minutes to make. Packed with summery flavors!
Ingredients
- Romaine lettuce
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Avocado, chopped
- Fresh mozzarella, chopped
- Chopped cooked chicken
- Fresh basil, torn
- Balsamic Reduction (see notes for recipe)
Directions
- Top plates of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, fresh mozzarella cheese, chicken, and basil. Drizzle balsamic reduction on top then serve.
- Click here for balsamic reduction recipe >
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Cathy 09.02.2013
Would love to have the smore pie recipe.
Hard to believe Lincoln has been giving pleasure for a month…time flies
Heather 09.02.2013
Oh your little one is so precious! It has been a joy following your blog the last two years! I’m so happy for you!!:) Plus, your food is incredibly lovely too;);)
Shelley 09.02.2013
Lincoln is cuter every post, the salad looks great, but WHERE is the S’more pie recipe!?!? LOL
Thanks!
Carrie 09.02.2013
S’mores mini pie recipe please. Thanks.
Daniella 09.02.2013
The salad looks so good and so refreshing! I would also love the recipe for the mini smores pie. They look yummy!
Leslie 09.02.2013
Yes!!!! Please share the recipe for s’mores pies! :)
Kristi 09.02.2013
Wow. 1 month old already. Time does fly. Those mini pies look so good.
Ja @Ja on the RUN 09.02.2013
yuuuummmm!!!! I died looking at your pictures! They look good!
Lara 09.02.2013
would love the mini s’mores pies recipe!!!
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves 09.02.2013
Happy one month, Lincoln!
This salad basically includes all of my favorite things–love it!
Tracy 09.02.2013
My kids would love the mini s’mores pies. Would love the recipe!
Marit 09.02.2013
Perfect light salad after a weekend of indulging! I’m also overflowing in tomatoes., not the worst problem to have :)
Lynette 09.02.2013
Those s’mores pies look amazingly yummy. I would love the recipe!
Ellen 09.02.2013
Would love your Mom’s mini s’mores recipe….what a wonderful lil treat!
Megan (The Lyons' Share) 09.02.2013
Mini desserts, a picture of Lincoln, and an easy recipe that uses cherry tomatoes?!? What more could we ask for? Happy Labor Day :)
Tom T. 09.02.2013
Mini S’more pies who knew these existed? These look great!
Chris 09.02.2013
The salad looks delish and your sweet little baby just breaks my heart to pieces… but I REALLY want to make the mini s’mores pies! Do you have the recipe, please and thank you?!?
Tieghan 09.02.2013
This salad is my summer staple. I love it!! So pretty and so so delicious!
Christy L. 09.02.2013
Ummm… I was going to make a cucumber and tomato salad out of the ones I got in my CSA, but I think this is a better idea! I can just toss some of those cukes onto this too. It looks amazing!
Jamie @lifelovelemons 09.02.2013
This looks SO GOOD! I love caprese salad, and love the addition of avocado and chicken even more!