Harvest Chicken Salad
A flavorful medley of crisp apples, tender chicken, crunchy pecans, and earthy greens, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (roasted, grilled, or rotisserie)
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
- 1 to 1.5 cups sliced apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Season it and grill or pan-sear until cooked through. Let it rest and slice.
- Prepare the vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and seasoning.
- Toast the pecans: In a skillet over medium heat, toast pecans until fragrant.
- Prep the salad greens: Toss mixed greens in a large bowl.
- Add the goodies: Toss in apples, pecans, and cranberries.
- Combine and serve: Mix in the chicken and drizzle vinaigrette over the salad, tossing lightly.
- Taste test: Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
Garnish with extra pecans and apple slices. Pair with warm bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken salad, fall recipe, healthy salad