Caprese Grilled Chicken Salad
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 159kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1/4 cup pesto fresh or jarred
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- balsamic glaze to drizzle, optional
Instructions
- Coat chicken in pesto and let marinade while an outdoor grill heats to 350 F.
- Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 160F. Remove from heat and let rest 5-10 minutes. Dice chicken and add to a large bowl.
- To the bowl, add cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls and fresh basil. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using. Could also add additional pesto if desired.
Notes
Nutrition calculations do not include balsamic glaze or additional pesto.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 451IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg