Description
A flavorful baked marinated chicken salad topped with mozzarella and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.
- Place marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add sliced chicken on top of the salad.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the salad.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Feel free to add other vegetables of your choice.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Baked Marinated Chicken Salad, Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinaigrette