Description
A crisp salad with maple-glazed chicken, fresh apples, and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large apple (Honeycrisp or Gala), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- For the dressing: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk maple syrup, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Brush mixture over chicken breasts.
- Place chicken on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let cool, then slice.
- While chicken cooks, make dressing: whisk olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, apple slices, and toasted pecans. Add sliced chicken and feta if using.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Use a crisp apple variety to add crunch.
- For a dairy-free version, omit feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg