Caprese Chicken Salad

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword balsamic chicken salad, caprese chicken salad, mason jar salad, meal prep salad

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings 1 salad

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

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

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.