This salad is a complete and filling meal with a variety of textures and flavors. Holiday tip: Try it with Thanksgiving turkey as your protein instead of the chicken breast. Skill Level: Beginner. Serving Size: 1/4th of recipe
Servings 4
Calories 475kcal
Ingredients
Fall Chicken & Apple Salad
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 T. olive oil
- 2 T. mixed dried herbs & seasonings (we used rosemary, sage, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper)
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, rinsed and chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 green apple, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced/julienned
- 2 T. dried cranberries
- 1 cup cooked farro (or other whole grain)
- 1/2 T. apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Cranberry Pecan Dressing
- 1/3 cup champagne vinegar
- 1 T. pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted pecans
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: place chicken in a large bowl or ziplock bag. Whisk together marinade of olive oil and seasonings. Pour over chicken. Cover/seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook the farro (according to package directions) and toast the pecans. To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes, just until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the dressing: add all of the dressing ingredients to blender and puree until smooth. Set aside.
- Preheat grill to high heat. Grill chicken breast on each side for roughly 4 minutes each side. Turn chicken breast at 45-degree angle to ensure grill marks.
- Move chicken to a baking sheet and finish cooking until done. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.
- Let chicken and farro cool and mix together in a large salad bowl with 2 Tbsp. of dressing, the apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
- Compose each salad by plating the greens and topping with apples, onion, pecans, cranberries, and the chicken/farro mixture. Drizzle on additional dressing to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information: This composed meal is balanced with protein,
carbohydrates, healthy fats, and fiber. Dairy free. Calories: 475, Fat: 16g, Protein: 32g, Carbohydrates: 27g, Fiber: 6g, Added Sugar: 0g, Sodium: 450mg
carbohydrates, healthy fats, and fiber. Dairy free. Calories: 475, Fat: 16g, Protein: 32g, Carbohydrates: 27g, Fiber: 6g, Added Sugar: 0g, Sodium: 450mg