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Grilled Chicken Tortellini Caprese Salad

Priscilla Lawrence
Caprese anything is always a favorite of mine! This caprese chicken salad recipe is very easy and oh so delicious! It is put together quickly and will for sure be a crowd pleaser!
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian-inspired
Servings 6 servings
Calories 572.9 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the grilled chicken

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast cut into cutlets, boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper more or less to taste

For the balsamic vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil mild flavored, or avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper

For the salad

  • 20 ounces cheese tortellini about 2 packs
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes chopped in half or quarters
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 1-2 cups arugula
  • 6-7 large fresh basil leaves chopped or sliced in chiffonade
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • marinate chicken 30 minutes. cook tortellini. put dressing together. Grill chicken 5-6 minutes or each side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 572.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 50.9g | Protein: 40.2g | Fat: 18.4g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 108.5mg | Sodium: 572.8mg | Potassium: 807.5mg | Fiber: 6.8g | Sugar: 7.2g | Vitamin A: 576.3IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 172.6mg | Iron: 4mg
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