Chicken, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Spicy Bas

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
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.

179

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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.

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Chicken, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Spicy Basil Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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