Chicken "Caprese" Salad

Submitted by REALtorFOOD

"Whole30 and Paleo Compliant twist on one of my Summer faves: The Caprese Salad . This is a great "make ahead" lunch option. The longer the flavors marinate together, the better it tastes!"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 Cups
• Serves: 1-2

ingredients

• 1 grilled chicken breast, cubed (6-8 oz)
• 1 -2 vine ripened tomatoes, diced with juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 -5 leaves fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

directions

1. Dice tomato(es) and combine in bowl with salt, olive oil, basil & garlic, let flavors combine for 5 minutes (the salt will draw out the juice from the tomatoes).
2. Add diced grilled chicken and stir to combine.
3. Top with freshly ground black pepper (optional) or for a spicier twist add a few shakes of dried Red Pepper Flakes.
4. Refrigerate until ready to eat (the diced chicken will absorb some of the liquid from the tomatoes giving it TONS of great flavor).