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Harvest Chicken Salad

URL: https://therealfooddietitians.com/harvest-chicken-salad/

Ingredients

The Salad

  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb raw chicken breast, cubed
  • 4 large handfuls fresh spinach
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 medium apple, diced
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted

The Dressing

  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. On a baking sheet, combine the diced sweet potato and red onion with 1 teaspoon of avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and bake for 15-18 minutes.
  3. While the vegetables bake, heat a skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining 1 teaspoon of avocado oil. Add the cubed chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  4. In a small jar or bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and whisk until well mixed.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine fresh spinach, dried cranberries, diced apple, and chopped walnuts.
  6. Once the sweet potatoes and onions are done, allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes before adding them to the mixing bowl along with the cooked chicken.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  8. Serve immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6 servings
Calories
361
Total fat
19g
Total carbohydrates
31g
Total protein
21g
Sodium
393mg
Cholesterol
48mg

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