Description
Indulge in a delicious Honey Dijon Chicken Apple Salad recipe that combines the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Learn how to make this refreshing dish today!
Ingredients
- – 1 cooked and seasoned chicken breast (225g)
- – 2-3 small apples (300-450g)
- – 8 ounces (225g) spring lettuce mix
- – 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- – 1/3 cup (40g) roasted pecans
- – 1/3 cup (40g) dried cranberries
- – 1/4 cup (25g) crumbled feta cheese
- – 1 clove garlic
- – 1 shallot
- – 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- – 1/4 cup (60ml) balsamic vinegar
- – 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5ml) honey
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- – salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the cooked and seasoned chicken breast into small, manageable pieces for the salad.
- Thinly slice the apples and combine them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spring lettuce mix, chopped chicken, apple slices, roasted pecans, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Finely chop the garlic clove and shallot, then place them in a separate bowl.
- Add the vegetable oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the bowl with the garlic and shallot, and whisk everything together until well combined.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad, toss everything thoroughly to ensure even coating, and enjoy your meal!
Notes
- Enhance the flavor by adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the apple slices before mixing them into the salad.
- For a more savory taste, swap the dried cranberries with chopped dried apricots or raisins.
- For a creamier dressing, blend in a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or sour cream with the balsamic vinaigrette.
