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Chicken and Tomato Salad

Want an Italian staple that packs a protein punch? Spice up your favorite Caprese salad with grilled chicken. Leaf those other boring salads alone and opt for this goodie. 
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Course Healthy Lunches, Healthy Main Dishes
Cuisine Heart Healthy
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1833 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 3 tomatoes, cut into 1-inch wedges
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, cut in half, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 2 scallions, cut into 1-inch thin slices
  • 8 ounce(s) low fat mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup(s) green olives
  • 1 tablespoon(s) basil
  • 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
  • 1 dash(es) salt
  • 1 dash(es) pepper
  • 1 teaspoon(s) white sugar
  • 1 floz water

Instructions
 

  • Mix together balsamic vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, white sugar, and water.
  • Combine marinade with chicken pieces in a plastic bag and marinate for 1 hour.
  • Add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to skillet and saute chicken for about 10 minutes.
  • Chop chicken into 1/2-inch cubed pieces.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, mozzarella cubes and olives to the bowl.
  • Place the basil and lemon juice in a small bowl and slowly add the remaining olive oil, mixing with a fork.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the chopped chicken cubes.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until combined.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 1833kcalCarbohydrates: 86.71gProtein: 186gFat: 93.19gSaturated Fat: 19.64gCholesterol: 400mgSodium: 4790.3mgFiber: 18.95gSugar: 21.86g
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