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Strawberry chicken Caprese salad served on a white plate, featuring mixed greens, grilled chicken strips, fresh strawberries, mozzarella balls, chopped pecans, basil leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Strawberry Chicken Caprese Salad Recipe

A fresh twist on the classic Caprese, this summer salad combines grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, creamy mozzarella, and toasted pecans over a bed of greens with basil and balsamic glaze. It's light, elegant, and satisfying.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Sandra

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb total)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for grilling
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • 4 cups mixed greens spinach, arugula, and baby romaine recommended
  • 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced
  • ½ cup fresh mozzarella pearls or diced mozzarella
  • 6-8 fresh basil leaves
  • Balsamic glaze for drizzling

Instructions

  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Season 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with Salt and pepper to taste. Brush lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and grill for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165 F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
  • While the chicken is cooking, toast ¼ cup chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 3–4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl or on a serving platter, arrange the 4 cups mixed greens. Top with 1 cup strawberries, sliced, ½ cup fresh mozzarella pearls, and grilled chicken slices. Sprinkle toasted pecans and 6-8 fresh basil leaves over the top.
  • Drizzle generously with Balsamic glaze just before serving. Taste and adjust with a pinch of salt if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. For even cooking and faster grill time, you can slice the chicken breasts into cutlets before grilling.
  2. Mozzarella pearls work beautifully here, but you can also cube a ball of fresh mozzarella or tear burrata over the top for a more decadent version.
  3. You can grill the chicken and toast the pecans up to a day in advance. Assemble just before serving for the freshest results.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1022IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg