Chicken Caprese Protein Salad

Ingredients

• 220 g chicken breast
• 80 g spinach
• 150 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 60 g mozzarella
• 1 tbsp torn basil

Method

1. Step 1

   Cut the 220 g chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and pat the pieces dry with paper towels.

2. Step 2

   Season the chicken breast with 1 tsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, then cook it in a hot pan until browned and cooked through. Let it rest while you build the salad.

3. Step 3

   Roughly chop the spinach (80 g), and halve the cherry tomatoes (150 g).

4. Step 4

   In a jar or bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the basil balsamic dressing until smooth and glossy.

5. Step 5

   Add the greens and prepared vegetables to a large bowl and toss lightly with half of the dressing.

6. Step 6

   Slice or flake the cooked chicken breast and place it on top of the salad. Add any warm ingredients last so the greens stay fresh.

7. Step 7

   Spoon over the remaining dressing, add mozzarella and basil, and serve right away.