Here is one salad recipe you need to try out this year. Healthy and delicious for any party or special dinner.

A light, refreshing salad loaded with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil and avocado with a sweet balsamic reduction – perfect as an appetizer or entree!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 boneless, skinless thin-sliced chicken breasts
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 6 ounces ovaline fresh mozzarella
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, chiffonade

Directions:

1. To make the balsamic reduction, add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a slight boil and reduce by half, about 6-8 minutes; set aside and let cool.
2. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, to taste. Add to skillet and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces.
4. To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado and basil. Pour balsamic reduction on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.
5. Serve immediately.