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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- Napa Sweet Corn Salad
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- Peach Caprese Salad
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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.
Sara 09.03.2013
Please post the recipe for the mini S’mores Pies!!!!
Ellen 09.03.2013
Has there not been enough begging?! ;) mini S’mores pie recipe….please!
Rachel 09.03.2013
Yes Please!!! Definitely have to share that S’more pie recipe!
Brittany 09.03.2013
Happy 1 Month Lincoln!!
S’mores-yes.
Salad-happening TONIGHT.
Hope you had a lovely Labor day Kristin :)
Renee 09.03.2013
PLEASE PLEASE share mini smores pie recipe! Thanks =]
Lisa 09.03.2013
A MONTH??!! Say it isn’t so! WOW time flies.
Yes, tell mama we would LOVE the mini smores pie recipe plz!!
Kevin @ Closet Cooking 09.03.2013
What an amazing salad!
Stacie 09.03.2013
I would love the mini smores recipe for my daughter’s birthday party sleepover this week..so cute!!! & it would make me look so good – but I promise I will give your mom all the credit =)
Andrea 09.03.2013
The salad looks amazing! I think I need to make this to detox from all of the rich food I ate this weekend.
Kathy 09.03.2013
I’d love the dessert recipe too. It looks so good. And, Lincoln is just adorable!!!
Annette 09.03.2013
Please share the Mini S’mores Pies (a plea possibly coming from a lover of all things s’mores…)
Emily @ Life on Food 09.03.2013
This is the salad of my dreams!
Sheila Cassady 09.03.2013
Salad looks delish!! Can’t wait to make it !!! However, I’m pretty sure I will dream for days about those mini s’mores pies!!! Can we beg your dear mom for the recipe please?!?! It looks AMAZEBALLLLLLLS!!!
Lynn 09.03.2013
Oh forget the food people! Lincoln is the star here!! That pacifier is almost as big as he is. :-)Adorable…yummy…precious.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious 09.02.2013
Gorgeous salad! I am a huge fan of anything caprese, especially when avocado is involved! And Lincoln’s face is absolutely precious!
Lisa 09.02.2013
I love the “join my journey” concept!
ColleenB. 09.02.2013
Your salad looks amazing.
Yes please on recipe for the Mini S’more Pies.
thank you
Polly 09.02.2013
We NEED the mini s’more recipe. Like….now! They look great! My daughter has already requested them for her birthday (which is soon!). Lincoln looks so cute. Hard to believe he is already one month old!
Dawn 09.02.2013
Love receiving your emails, your recipes and your friday favorites things! Please share your mini s’mores pie recipe. Looks yummy, thanks!
Alisha @ Alisha's Appetite 09.02.2013
I’m soooo down for easy smeasy recipes- especially in the heat like this. AND avocado. On everything. All around my mouth.