Chicken, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Spicy Basil Dressing Recipe

Name: Chicken, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Spicy Basil Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup minced red onion; Extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1/4 cup chopped basil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 pints cherry tomatoes; 6 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; Six 5-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded 1/4 inch thick

Servings: persons

1/3 cup minced red onion
Extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1/4 cup chopped basil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pints cherry tomatoes
6 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Six 5-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded 1/4 inch thick

1
Light a grill.
2
In a small bowl, combine the onion with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, the vinegar, garlic, jalapeno and basil.
3
Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
4
Thread six 12-inch metal skewers with the tomatoes, alternating with the mozzarella after every 2 tomatoes.
5
Brush the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
6
Grill the chicken over a hot fire until just cooked through, about 4 minutes.
7
Transfer to a platter.
8
Grill the skewers over a hot fire, turning once, until the cheese is lightly charred and just starting to melt, 1 minute.
9
Slide the tomatoes and cheese from the skewers onto the platter.
10
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the dressing over the chicken and pass the remaining dressing at the table.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup minced red onion, Extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Spicy Basil Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Spicy Basil Dressing

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