Harvest Chicken Salad
A vibrant salad capturing the essence of autumn with mixed greens, juicy apples, crunchy pecans, and tender chicken, all tossed in a light vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup apples, thinly sliced
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season raw chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs. Cook until golden brown (about 6–7 minutes per side) and let cool before dicing.
- Toast the Pecans: In a skillet, toast pecans for 5–7 minutes until fragrant.
- Wash and Prepare the Greens: Rinse mixed greens and dry them.
- Slice the Apples: Core and thinly slice apples, tossing them in lemon juice if desired to prevent browning.
- Make the Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix greens, chicken, apples, pecans, and cranberries. Toss with vinaigrette.
- Taste and Adjust: Check seasonings and add salt, pepper, or dressing as needed.
- Plate the Salad: Serve in bowls or on plates, arranging for visual appeal.
Notes
For a heartier salad, consider adding quinoa or substituting chicken with smoked turkey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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