Summer Peach, Strawberry & Chicken Salad

A refreshing, high-protein summer salad featuring sweet fruit, fresh basil, creamy mozzarella, crispy bacon, and shredded chicken finished with balsamic glaze. It is a simple, satisfying cold lunch that pairs summer fruit with protein and fat to support steadier energy and blood sugar balance.

Serves 1

ingredients:

• 1 nectarine or peach, chopped into bite-sized pieces

• 4 large strawberries, sliced

• 1 small bunch of fresh basil, roughly torn

• 1 oz fresh mozzarella, torn or chopped

• 2 slices bacon, cooked and chopped

• 4 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded

• Balsamic glaze, to taste

• Salt, to taste

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Directions:

1. Chop the peach or nectarine into bite-sized pieces and slice the strawberries.

2. Add the fruit and torn basil to a plate or a shallow bowl.

3. Top with the fresh mozzarella, chopped bacon, and shredded chicken.

4. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and finish with salt to taste.

5. Serve immediately.

Adapted from a recipe @alinetaddonio

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