Go Back
+ servings

Pesto Chicken Caprese Salad

A delightful and quick pesto chicken salad with fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 0.25 cup pine nuts
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 teaspoon additional salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon additional black pepper
  • 0.33 cup pesto
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
  • 10 leaves fresh basil
  • 1 to taste balsamic glaze or reduction

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the pesto by blending basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Gradually add olive oil until smooth.
  2. Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until fully cooked (internal temp of 165F). Slice into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and torn basil leaves. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for summer gatherings and takes less than 20 minutes to prepare.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!