Chicken, Serrano Ham & Mozzarella Salad with Baby Plum Tomatoes and Pesto Dressing | Serves 2
Enjoy creamy mozzarella, salty Serrano ham and chicken breast in this speedy lunchtime salad. Scatter over premium tomatoes and finish with a drizzle of fresh pesto for a lunch to remember.
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 servings
3 servings
4 servings
- 260 gr diced british chicken breast
- 1 ball mozzarella
- 4 slices serrano ham
- 100 gr baby leaf mix
- 50 gr fresh pesto
- 125 gr baby plum tomatoes
Instructions
- a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the chicken to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
c) Fry until golden brown on the outside and cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
d) Once the chicken is cooked, pop to the side to cool, 5-10 mins. - a) Meanwhile, halve the tomatoes.
b) Drain and tear the mozzarella.
c) Tear the serrano ham into small pieces.
d) Add the baby leaf mix to a large bowl. - a) When you're ready to serve, top the salad leaves with the serrano ham, chopped tomatoes and mozzarella pieces.
b) Drizzle the pesto over the salad and gently toss to coat.
c) Scatter over the chicken, then share between 2 serving bowls.
Enjoy!