Caprese Chicken Pasta Salad
Enjoy a vibrant Caprese Chicken Pasta Salad that’s quick, delicious, and perfect for any occasion! Try this easy recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 2 cups mozzarella balls
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 avocado, diced
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a glass jar and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with 1/3 of the dressing and let sit for 10 minutes or marinate up to overnight.
- Preheat your grill pan or skillet to medium-high heat and grill the chicken until lightly charred and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes), turning halfway.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- In a large salad bowl, combine cooked pasta, grilled chicken, mozzarella balls, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado. Pour over remaining dressing and toss well to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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