Caprese Chicken Salad
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A layered mason jar salad with chicken, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil over a simple balsamic dressing. Pack it ahead for an easy cold lunch.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Salad
- 3 oz cooked chicken
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 cup chopped romaine
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil
Equipment
- large jar
- whisk
- cutting board
Directions
- Prepare: Use chicken that is fully cooked and cooled. Whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper right in the jar.
- Assemble: Add the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, romaine, and basil.
- Store: Keep it chilled and eat within 2 days.
- Serve: Stand the jar upright until it is time to eat. Tip it into a bowl, toss everything with the dressing, and serve cold.
Notes
Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Nutrition
Serving: 403g | Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 1009mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6.9g | Vitamin A: 6113IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 413mg | Iron: 2.6mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 salad); cooked chicken counted as roasted chicken breast, mozzarella balls counted as fresh mozzarella. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.