Description
A warm and hearty salad featuring crunchy apples, sweet pomegranate seeds, and savory chicken, perfect for autumn.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
- 1 large apple, diced (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped (or pecans)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup roasted butternut squash or sweet potatoes
Instructions
- Start by prepping your ingredients. Chop the mixed greens and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Next, add the diced chicken to the bowl.
- Now, dice your apple into bite-sized pieces and toss it in with the chicken and greens.
- Sprinkle in the pomegranate seeds and walnuts.
- If you’re using feta cheese, add it now.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over your salad mixture and toss gently.
- Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Feel free to swap out ingredients based on your preferences, such as using turkey instead of chicken or nut-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg