Author Notes
I make tomato basil salad almost every day when tomatoes hit the farmer's market. It's a hard combo to beat, but this year i was looking for a way to change it up a bit. So I gave this a shot. I think the creaminess of the mozzarella is a nice foil for the tart plums. —LizC
Ingredients
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4
boneless chicken breasts, slightly flattened
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4
Red plums, pitted and cut into 1 inch chunks
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0
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1
ball fresh mozzarella, cut into 1 inch pieces
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1/4 cup
fresh basil leaves
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1 tablespoon
balsamic vinegar
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3 tablespoons
olive oil
Directions
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Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brush with olive oil.
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Combine the plums, mozzarella, olive oil, balsamic and basil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit for 20-30 minutes.
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Grill the chicken.
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Serve the chicken with the plum and mozzarella salad spooned on top.
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To make this more of a meal, toss some arugula with lemon juice, olive oil and salt, and then place the chicken and plum salad on top.
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