Description
Celebrate the seasonal bounty with this hearty Harvest Chicken Salad. This entree-style salad features tender roasted chicken, earthy sweet potatoes, crisp apples, and crunchy walnuts served over a bed of fresh greens. Tied together with a silky, homemade maple dijon dressing, it perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. It is a nutritious, soul-warming meal that is perfect for meal prep or a cozy lunch, providing everything you need to stay fueled and satisfied during the cooler months.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups fresh spinach or mixed greens
1 crisp apple, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil for dressing
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
Roast the potatoes for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden brown.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and dijon mustard until smooth.
In a large serving bowl, arrange the fresh greens as the base.
Top the greens with the roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, apple slices, red onion, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
Drizzle the maple dijon dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.
Notes
You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time. Feel free to substitute pecans for walnuts or add goat cheese for extra creaminess if desired.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg