Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

Ingredients:

Marinade/Dressing:

• 1/4 cup SOOC 18 year Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 tablespoon SOOC Basil Olive Oil
• 2 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Salad:

• 4 chicken thigh fillets, skin removed (no bone)
• 5 cups Romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 cup mini mozzarella
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine. Place chicken into a shallow dish; pour 4 tablespoons of the dressing / marinade onto the chicken and stir around to evenly coat chicken. Reserve the untouched marinade to use as a dressing.
2. Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, or grill marinaded chicken until golden, crispy and cooked through. Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
3. Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with lettuce, avocado slices, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and chicken. Top with basil strips; drizzle with remaining dressing; season with salt and pepper.

 

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Grilled Zucchini Wedges With Mint

Ingredients:
4 Medium Zucchini
1/3 Cup Cayenne Chili Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 Large Garlic Clove, Peeled & Minced
Pinch of Chili Flakes
Salt and Pepper to taste
3 Tablespoons Coarsely Chopped Fresh Mint

(If your feeling adventurous try adding 2 Tablespoons of
balsamic vinegar with the olive oil. Tangerine, Mango or
Traditional 18 year would be great!)

Directions:
1. Cut the zucchini lengthwise into four wedges.
Mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, and chili flakes in a bowl than add the zucchini wedges and toss to coat.

2. Heat up the grill and once hot cook the zucchini turning every so often until fork tender. Arrange the zucchini in a platter and scatter the fresh mint on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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