Description
A vibrant autumnal salad featuring tender cooked chicken, crisp apples, tangy cranberries, and nutty almonds, tossed with fresh greens in a zesty apple cider vinegar dressing. A hearty, seasonally inspired meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
4 oz cooked chicken (grilled, roasted, or rotisserie)
1 cup chopped apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
4 cups mixed greens (kale and arugula)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar dressing (1/3 cup cider + 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp honey)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Cook or prepare chicken (if not using pre-cooked). Chop apples into 1/2-inch pieces.
In a large bowl, combine greens, apples, dried cranberries, and almonds.
Top with shredded chicken and feta cheese.
Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience
Substitute apples with pears if preferred
Replace feta with crumbled goat cheese or shredded cheddar
Store unused dressing separately for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg