By Jillian Adamson
G - Pesto Chicken Caprese Salad With Croutons
For this speedy salad, you'll toss creamy mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and freshly baked ciabatta croutons in a quick balsamic vinaigrette. Top with seared pesto chicken, and it's done!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:06:18 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
62
Moderate
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories610.2 kcal (31%)
Total Fat32.3 g (46%)
Carbs28.5 g (11%)
Sugars5.2 g (6%)
Protein50.6 g (101%)
Sodium1132.6 mg (57%)
Fiber3 g (11%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C (fan)/ 425°F/ Gas 7
Step 2
Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a drizzle of olive oil over a high heat.
Step 3
Tear the ciabatta into bite-sized pieces and add to a baking tray with a drizzle of olive oil.
Step 4
Put the tray into the oven for 6-7 min or until golden and crispy.
Step 5
Once the pan is hot, add the diced chicken breast with the pesto and cook for 8 min or until the chicken is cooked through – this is your pesto chicken.
Step 6
While the chicken is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes in half.
Step 7
Wash the rocket (if unwashed), then pat it dry with kitchen paper and add to a large bowl along with the halved tomatoes.
Step 8
Drain the mozzarella and pat dry with kitchen paper.
Step 9
Tear the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
Step 10
Add the balsamic vinegar to a separate bowl with 3 tbsp olive oil.
Step 11
Season generously with salt and pepper and stir well – this is your balsamic vinaigrette.
Step 12
Strip the basil leaves from their stalks, discard the stalks.
Step 13
Add the torn mozzarella and basil leaves to the tomatoes and rocket and mix it all together – this is your caprese salad.
Step 14
Serve the caprese salad topped with the pesto chicken and the crispy ciabatta croutons.
Step 15
Drizzle over any remaining pesto from the pan.
Step 16
Pour over the balsamic vinaigrette.
Step 17
Enjoy!
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