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Fresh Chicken Caprese Salad

A hearty chopped salad featuring juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh mozzarella pearls.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· July 15, 2026
Fresh Chicken Caprese Salad
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
4

This salad takes everything you love about a classic caprese dish and turns it into a satisfying meal. The combination of fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella is always a winner, but adding grilled chicken and avocado makes it substantial enough for dinner.

I love making this during the warmer months when tomatoes are at their peak, but it works year round for a festive side. If you cannot grill outside, feel free to cook your chicken in a pan on the stove with a little olive oil until it is golden and cooked through.

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Grill the chicken over medium heat until fully cooked, then let it rest before slicing it into bite size pieces.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, halved tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and diced avocado.

  4. 4

    Add the sliced chicken to the bowl.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and top with the fresh basil ribbons.

  6. 6

    Toss everything gently to combine and serve immediately.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover salad dressing separately to keep the greens crisp. If you are prepping this ahead for lunch, wait to add the avocado until just before serving so it stays fresh and green.

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