Caprese Chopped Salad

Fresh, flavorful and the option to pack this with protein! This chopped salad is everything you love about a Caprese but with a hearty twist. Perfect as a side dish, or add the chicken and eat it as lunch or dinner!!

Recipe:
    •    2 Cooked Chicken Breasts (optional)
    •    1 .5 Cups Cherry Tomatoes, halved or quartered
    •    1 Cup Fresh Mozzarella Balls
    •    1 Medium Cucumber, diced and quartered
    •    1/4 Small Red Onion, finely diced
    •    1/4 Cup Fresh Basil, chopped or sliced
    •    1/2 Avocado, diced (optional)
    •    Salt and Pepper to taste

Dressing:
    •    2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
    •    1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
    •    1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    •    1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    •    Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

   1.    If using Chicken, grill or bake your chicken. Let it cool slightly, then dice into bite-sized pieces.

    2.    In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, cucumber, red onion, basil, and avocado (if using).

    3.    Add the chopped grilled chicken on top.

    4.    In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.

    5.    Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

    6.    Taste and adjust salt, pepper as needed.

    7.    Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes for flavors to meld..

*We store this in the fridge and eat it as lunch for the week! Since there’s no lettuce, it doesn’t get soggy or wilted!

Serving Size: Coming soon!
Macros: Coming soon!

The Keto Dad Tips and Tricks:

• Tips & Swaps

      •    Meal prepping? If you’d prefer, store the dressing separately and add when ready to eat.

      •    Want it dairy-free? Skip the mozzarella and try cubed avocado + a drizzle of pesto.

      •    Low on time? Use rotisserie chicken and pre-diced mozzarella for a shortcut.
  

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Recipe video:

Caprese Chopped Salad