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Crowd-Pleasing Caprese Panzanella Salad

This Crowd-Pleasing Caprese Panzanella Salad can be enjoyed as a delicious weeknight entree or a welcome addition to a social gathering!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Salad
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup bocconcini cheese
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced basil

Balsamic dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to med-high heat or oven to 425 F.
  • Brush chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook in an oven safe dish or directly on the grill for 25 minutes (cook for 5 more minutes in the oven), turning chicken over halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, whisk ingredients for dressing together and set aside. Toss arugula, tomatoes, cheese, red onions and basil.
  • Remove chicken from oven or grill, and toss salad with dressing. Top each salad with slices from 1/2 of each chicken breast and serve.