Description
A vibrant salad featuring juicy marinated chicken, creamy mozzarella, and fresh vegetables, all drizzled with a zesty balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb oven-baked chicken, marinated
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and marinate the chicken as desired.
- Bake the chicken until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached, typically around 25-30 minutes.
- Combine baby spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and mozzarella balls in a large bowl.
- Slice the baked chicken into tender strips and add to the salad mixture.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, enjoying the fresh flavors.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to baking, and combine ingredients just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken salad, summer salad, balsamic vinaigrette, healthy meal