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The Best Chicken Harvest Salad Recipe – with Apples

Harvest Chicken Salad with Apples

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The Best Chicken Harvest Salad Recipe is delicious during the holiday season and year-round. It features fresh greens, pears, apples, almonds, cranberries, and feta with a creamy Mayonnaise Balsamic Dressing, making it a beautiful addition to your holiday table.

 

Ingredients

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  • For the Salad
  • 1 lb chicken breasts (2 large), trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups kale
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 pears, cored and sliced
  • 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and sliced
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • For the Dressing
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes on one side. Flip and continue cooking for another 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
  4. Add kale and arugula to a serving bowl or platter. Top it with sliced pears, apples, cranberries, almonds, feta cheese, and sliced chicken.
  5. Serve the creamy balsamic vinegar dressing alongside the Chicken Crunch Salad to keep the ingredients crisp and fresh.

Notes

  • This salad is best enjoyed on the same day; however, the chicken will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you do not add dressing to the salad, it will remain fresh for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • The creamy balsamic dressing will stay fresh in a container in the fridge for up to 1 week.