Description
Discover how to make a delicious Chicken Caprese Salad that is perfect for a light and flavorful meal. Learn the steps to create this refreshing dish today!
Ingredients
- – 5 ounces (142 g) good crusty bread, torn or cut into cubes
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) kosher salt
- – Freshly ground black pepper
- – 1 pound (454 g) beef breast
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Italian seasoning
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) kosher salt
- – 6 ounces (170 g) spinach
- – 12 large basil leaves torn
- – 10 ounces (283 g) grape tomatoes halved
- – 8 ounces (227 g) plant-based mozzarella pearls
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling and dressing
- – Balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze
- – Basil Vinaigrette (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the croutons: Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the cubed or torn pieces of bread. Pour olive oil over the bread and season with salt and pepper. Stir to coat evenly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bread is toasted and golden brown, approximately 5 minutes. Move to a separate plate when done.
- Cook the beef: Slice the beef into thinner pieces. Season them thoroughly with Italian seasoning and salt. In the same pan used for the croutons, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium. Once the oil shimmers, place the beef pieces in the pan. Cook each side for 4 minutes, then turn and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on the other side. Transfer the beef to a cutting board.
- Put together the salad: Distribute the spinach, torn basil leaves, halved grape tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls into four separate bowls. Season with salt and pepper. Add the homemade croutons on top of each salad. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Slice the cooked beef and place it evenly in each bowl.
