Maple Dijon Chicken Salad
A flavorful and refreshing chicken salad with a tangy Maple Dijon dressing, featuring crisp lettuce and sweet apples.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 4 cups Lettuce (romaine, butter, or mixed greens)
- 2 Apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith)
- 1/4 cup Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: toasted nuts (pecans or walnuts), feta cheese
Instructions
- Prep your chicken: Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill, bake, or poach until no longer pink, about 6–9 minutes per side. Let rest before slicing.
- Combine the salad base: Tear or chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces in a large bowl.
- Slice the apples thinly and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and olive oil in a small bowl. Adjust flavors as desired.
- Combine the salad: Add the sliced chicken, apples, and dressing to the greens and toss gently.
- Serve the salad: Plate beautifully and add toasted nuts or feta on top if desired.
Notes
Consider using smoked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience. Store leftovers separately to prevent wilting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken salad, Maple Dijon dressing, healthy salad, picnic recipes