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Balsamic-Mozzarella Chicken Salad

Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Servings 4

Ready in 15 minutes, this Italian-inspired salad relies on refrigerated grilled chicken and creamy fresh mozzarella. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1: container (8 oz) small fresh mozzarella cheese balls, drained

1: pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1: package (10 oz) refrigerated grilled chicken breast strips

1/2: cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing

12: leaves romaine lettuce

: Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps

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1

In medium bowl, gently stir mozzarella, tomatoes and chicken. Drizzle with dressing; toss lightly.
2

Line each of 4 plates with 3 lettuce leaves; spoon salad onto lettuce-lined plates. Garnish with basil.

Expert Tips

Fresh mozzarella is packed in liquid and is very mild and sweet tasting. Look for small, fresh, pearl-size mozzarella balls called Perline, but if unavailable, use any size fresh mozzarella and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
Add 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves to the salad, if desired, rather than just sprinkling some on top.
Leftover grilled chicken would be a great substitute for the purchased grilled chicken. Do a planned leftover and throw on an extra chicken breast next time you’re grilling. Slice it and freeze.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (1 1/4 Cups)

Calories: 370
Calories from Fat: 170

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 19g; 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 44% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 85mg; 29%
Sodium: 990mg; 41%
Potassium: 480mg; 14%
Total Carbohydrate: 13g; 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Sugars 7g
Protein: 37g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 170%; 170%
Vitamin C: 50%; 50%
Calcium: 45%; 45%
Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 5 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;