G - Pesto Chicken Caprese Salad With Croutons

Name: G - Pesto Chicken Caprese Salad With Croutons
Cuisine: Italian, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 ciabatta roll; 15ml balsamic vinegar; 10g basil; 45g pesto; 125g mozzarella ball; 250g diced chicken breast; 125g baby plum tomatoes; 100g rocket; olive oil; pepper; salt

17 steps

For this speedy salad, you'll toss creamy mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and freshly baked ciabatta croutons in a quick balsamic vinaigrette. Top with seared pesto chicken, and it's done!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:06:18 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories610.5 kcal (31%)

Total Fat32.3 g (46%)

Carbs28.5 g (11%)

Sugars5.2 g (6%)

Protein50.6 g (101%)

Sodium1132.6 mg (57%)

Fiber3 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

1ciabatta roll

15mlbalsamic vinegar

10gbasil

45gpesto

125gmozzarella ball

250gdiced chicken breast

125gbaby plum tomatoes

100grocket

olive oil

pepper

salt

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C (fan)/ 425°F/ Gas 7

Step 2

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a drizzle of olive oil over a high heat.

Step 3

Tear the ciabatta into bite-sized pieces and add to a baking tray with a drizzle of olive oil.

Step 4

Put the tray into the oven for 6-7 min or until golden and crispy.

Step 5

Once the pan is hot, add the diced chicken breast with the pesto and cook for 8 min or until the chicken is cooked through – this is your pesto chicken.

Step 6

While the chicken is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes in half.

Step 7

Wash the rocket (if unwashed), then pat it dry with kitchen paper and add to a large bowl along with the halved tomatoes.

Step 8

Drain the mozzarella and pat dry with kitchen paper.

Step 9

Tear the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.

Step 10

Add the balsamic vinegar to a separate bowl with 3 tbsp olive oil.

Step 11

Season generously with salt and pepper and stir well – this is your balsamic vinaigrette.