Grilled Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad

Name: Grilled Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad
Prep time: 4 h 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; Fresh black pepper to taste; 12 ounces whole grain or chickpea pasta; 16 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 cups baby spinach; 6 ounces fresh mozzarella ciliegine, halved if desired; 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; Reserved marinade (1/4 cup); 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

6 steps

Prep:4h 30minCook:15min

Storage: Refrigerate in airtight container up to 2 days. Add dressing just before serving if storing.

Updated at: Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:05:34 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories534.2 kcal (27%)

Total Fat22.8 g (33%)

Carbs51.9 g (20%)

Sugars7 g (8%)

Protein33.5 g (67%)

Sodium266.1 mg (13%)

Fiber7 g (25%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Marinate the chicken: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, fresh basil, oregano, ginger, turmeric, and black pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup of marinade for dressing. Pour remaining marinade over chicken and refrigerate 2-4 hours.

Step 2

Cook the chicken: Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest 10 minutes, then slice into chunks.

Step 3

Cook the pasta: Prepare pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and cool completely.

Step 4

Make the dressing: Combine reserved marinade with apple cider vinegar.

Step 5

Assemble: In a large bowl, layer or toss together pasta, spinach, sliced chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and pine nuts. Drizzle with dressing.

Step 6

Serve: Best served immediately at lunch or early dinner. If preparing ahead, add fresh basil just before serving.