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Autumn Chopped Chicken Salad

A hearty and nutritious salad featuring chopped chicken, seasonal vegetables, and a tangy dressing, perfect for autumn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and kale
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Grill the chicken breasts over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let cool and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, red bell pepper, and chopped chicken.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Top with walnuts, feta cheese, and sliced apple before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 5gSugar: 8g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent wilting.

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