Chicken Caprese Salad
Planning your summer menu? This Chicken Caprese Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes is the kind of meal that feels impressive without being complicated. Juicy balsamic-marinated grilled chicken, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, and peppery spring mix come together with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a salad that’s fresh, satisfying, and packed with flavor. It’s one of those dishes that looks restaurant-worthy but is surprisingly easy to make at home.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Balsamic Chicken Marinade & Dressing
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon stone ground Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 4-6 ounce boneless skinless chicken breast, halved horizontally to make 4 cutlets
Caprese Salad & Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, washed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 8 cups spring mix
- 8 ounce package small mozzarella cheese balls or sometimes called pearls
- ¼ cup fresh basil, cut chiffonade style for garnish
- 2- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
For The Balsamic Chicken Marinade and Dressing
- Add the ingredients for the chicken marinade and dressing: balsamic, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning and 1 clove minced garlic to a large bowl. Whisk to combine. BEFORE adding chicken remove ⅓ of a cup of mixture for the salad dressing and set aside.
- Cut the chicken in half horizontally making 4 cutlets. Add the chicken to the marinade making sure you have reserved ⅓ of a cup for the dressing. Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes while preparing the remaining ingredients.
- Clean and prepare out door grill, preheat to 450℉.
- Once the chicken has marinated for at least 30 minutes, place on hot preheated greased grill. Cook on each side for 3-5 minutes (depending on thickness of chicken breast). Remove from grill and place on a cutting board to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
For The Caprese Salad & Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
- Add the cherry tomatoes, garlic and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a small oven safe dish and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the tomatoes begin to burst.
- Prepare the salad by adding the spring mix to a large serving bowl. Add the reserved balsamic dressing and toss well to coat. Add the cherry tomatoes along with the roasted garlic and pan juices to the salad. Sprinkle the mozzarella balls over top.
- Add the sliced grilled chicken, basil and balsamic glaze to serve.