Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

A classic Caprese salad, plus chicken and avocado equals a refreshing and filling summer meal!

Ingredients

Salad

• 1 pkg (5 oz/142 g) baby arugula
• 6 oz (170 g) deli smoked chicken breast, cut 1/2"(1 cm) thick
• 1 avocado, halved, seeded and peeled
• 1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes
• 1 container (7 oz/198 g) Ciliegine fresh mozzarella balls (cherry size)
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh basil leaves

Dressing

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) vegetable or olive oil
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) balsamic or white wine vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) sugar
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

Directions

1. For salad, place arugula in a large serving bowl.
2. Cut chicken into approximately 3x3” (8x8-cm) pieces. Using Quick Slice, cut chicken into strips; tip slicer over salad greens. Repeat with avocado, tomatoes and mozzarella.
3. Stack basil leaves; roll tightly and thinly snip with Professional Shears. Sprinkle snipped basil over salad.
4. For dressing, combine all ingredients in Measure, Mix & Pour®. Mix until blended. Drizzle ¼ cup (50 mL) dressing over salad; toss lightly just before serving. Refrigerate remaining dressing for another use.

Yield:
6 servings of 2 cups/500 mL

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 210, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g