===== Avocado Caprese Salad with Grilled Chicken =====
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[[Chicken]], [[Meal Salads]]\\ 
Prep Time: 20 minutes\\ 
Cook Time: 15 minutes\\ 
Serves: Z\\ 

Ingredients:
  * 2 avocados
  * 0.68 kg chicken boneless, skinless chicken breast
  * 1 small pkg fresh basil
  * 1 package fresh mozzarella cheese (balls preferred)
  * 2 cloves garlic
  * 1 small pkg grape tomatoes
  * 1 package spring mix
  * balsamic vinegar
  * black pepper
  * dijon mustard
  * olive oil
  * salt

Steps:
  - Heat a grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet over medium heat
  - Slice the chicken in half horizontally to form thin fillets. Season both sides with salt and pepper
  - Coat the grill or skillet with oil. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  - Peel and mince garlic. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together minced garlic, olive oil, vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside
    - 2 cloves garlic
    - 6 tbsp olive oil
    - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    - 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
    - 1/2 tsp salt
    - 1/2 tsp black pepper
  - Halve and pit the avocados. Slice the flesh crosswise while still in the skin and scoop out with a spoon.
  - Wash the tomatoes and basil. Halve the tomatoes. Pick the basil leaves off the stems. Discard the stems and thinly slice the leaves crosswise into ribbons.
  - Thinly slice the mozzarella balls
  - Wash and dry the mixed greens
  - Slice the chicken crosswise on an angle
  - Arrange a bed of mixed greens on a plate. Top with tomatoes, avocado slices, mozzarella, and chicken. Sprinkle with basil and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.

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