Best Margherita Salad With Grilled Mozzarella Recipes

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GRILLED CHICKEN MARGHERITA



Grilled Chicken Margherita image

Grilled marinated chicken, topped with melted mozzarella, pesto, and cherry tomatoes makes a delicious summer meal! Serve with rice or angel hair pasta.

Provided by France C

Categories     BBQ & Grilled Chicken

Time 4h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
4 fresh basil leaves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 slices mozzarella cheese
¼ cup basil pesto

Steps:

  • Gently pound chicken breasts into even thickness using the smooth side of a meat mallet, about 1/2 inch thick. Place chicken into a resealable plastic bag.
  • Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt in a small bowl. Pour over chicken, coat evenly, and marinate for 4 to 8 hours.
  • Combine cherry tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and grill with the lid closed for 4 minutes. Flip chicken and grill an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Top each breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon of pesto, then top with cherry tomatoes. Close lid on grill and continue grilling until cheese is melted and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 3 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Using a spatula, carefully remove chicken to a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 121.8 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 49.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 652.1 mg

MARGHERITA CHICKEN



Margherita Chicken image

Fresh basil gets all the respect in this super supper-even forks will stand at attention when it hits the table. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup marinara sauce
16 fresh basil leaves
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large bowl, combine vinaigrette and garlic. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5 minutes. Turn; top with marinara, basil, tomatoes, artichokes, onions and cheese. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MARGHERITA SALAD WITH GRILLED MOZZARELLA



Margherita Salad with grilled mozzarella image

A great summertime salad

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier @eatygourmet

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounce(s) mozzarella, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
3 teaspoon(s) olive oil, divided
12 ounce(s) cherry tomatoes
8 ounce(s) campari tomatoes, quartered
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1 cup(s) torn fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium. Brush grill grate with oil. Put mozzarella slices in freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. Toss cherry tomatoes and quartered tomatoes with 2 t. oil, pepper, and salt in large bowl until coated. Brush cold mozzarella with 1 t. oil. Grill tomatoes until skins start to burst, 4 to 5 minutes. Grill mozzarella until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove mozzarella and tomatoes from grill. Dice mozzarella and halve the cherry tomatoes. Toss with quartered tomatoes and basil in same bowl used for tossing tomatoes with oil. Serve warm. Serves 4
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