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1) Caprese Avocado Salad (1 of 5)
1) Caprese Avocado Salad (1 of 5)
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We've arranged five quick and easy lunches to get back into the swing of things after a long morning hard at work.
We hope you enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless thin-sliced chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup basil leaves
Preparation
- Combine balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a light boil and reduce by half, about 6-8 minutes; set aside and let cool.
- Next, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Add to skillet and cook, about 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Once cool, dice into bite-size pieces.
- For salad, place lettuce in a large bowl; top with chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado and basil.
- Pour dressing from Step 1 on top of the salad and gently toss.