Chicken and Apple Salad

This Fall-inspired Chicken and Apple Salad is a light and refreshing dish that’s simple to prepare. Seasoned chicken is mixed with crisp apples, toasted pecans, and a homemade honey mustard vinaigrette for a delicious salad you will love.

This salad is my go-to whenever I need something quick, satisfying, and tasty! The contrasting flavors, of the sweet apples and honey-mustard vinaigrette, are perfect. Plus, making the vinaigrette is so easy, and believe me, it’s much better than anything you can buy at the store.

When cooking the chicken, you can opt for your favorite method or whatever is most convenient. I prefer using my cast-iron griddle to achieve nice, charred marks on the chicken. Oven roasting and pan-searing also yield great results for this recipe.

Chicken – I like using boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe.
Seasonings/Spices – A combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard powder, paprika and chipotle powder ase used to season the chicken. Cayenne pepper can be substituted for the chipotle powder. Salt and red pepper flakes are needed for the vinaigrette.
Olive Oil – Used in cooking the chicken and making the honey mustard vinaigrette.
Apple – Any variety of apple you like. I love using pink lady apples in this salad.
Lemon Juice – Tossing apple slices in a bit of lemon juice will to them from browning. This step is crucial if you’re preparing the salad ahead of time or for a dinner party. However, if the salad is to be consumed immediately, browning should not be a concern.
Mixed Greens – Your favorite lettuce or mixed green mix.
Pecans – The amount of pecans needed is really a personal preference. Add as many or little as you like to the salad.
Dijon Mustard – The best mustard to use when making this honey-mustard vinaigrette is dijon mustard.
Apple Cider Vinegar – For the vinaigrette. If you do not have apple-cider vinegar you can substitute it with white vinegar or lemon juice.

This delicious salad is perfect quick lunches, meal prepping and Thanksgiving dinner.

STEP 1

Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard, paprika, and chipotle powder. Then, drizzle it with olive oil and cook it until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

STEP 2

Add all of the honey mustard ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Alternatively, you can add all of the ingredients to a container with a lid and shake until combined.

STEP 3

Thinly slice the apples and toss in a little lemon juice.

STEP 4

Thinly slice the chicken and arrange it over the mixed greens. Add pecans, apple slices, and honey mustard vinaigrette to taste. Enjoy!

For best results, store the ingredients separately and assemble the salad just before eating. Store everything in airtight containers in the refrigerator, except for the pecans, for up to five days.

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Chicken and Apple Salad

This Fall-inspired Chicken and Apple Salad is a light and refreshing dish that's simple to prepare. Seasoned chicken is mixed with crisp apples, toasted pecans, and a homemade honey mustard vinaigrette for a delicious salad you will love.

Author: Sky Pilgreen Cooking Method: Grilling Categories: Dinner, Lunch Recipe Keys: C chicken salad D Dinner F Fall Salad

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 2

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 chicken breasts

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon dry mustard powder

• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper

• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon paprika

• 1 pinch chipotle powder (or cayenne pepper)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or any neutral tasting oil)

• 1 large apple

• 1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons lemon juice

• As Needed chopped pecans (toasted)

• As Needed Mixed Greens

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard

• 1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• ³⁄₄ teaspoon salt

• 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Season the chicken all over with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard powder, paprika and chipotle powder.  

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2. Preheat a cast iron griddle (or any skillet) over medium-high heat and drizzle with oil. Place the chicken on the griddle and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.  Set aside to rest while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

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3. Thinly slice the apples and toss with the lemon juice.  Set aside.

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4. Combine all of the honey mustard vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Alternatively, you can add all of the ingredients to a container with a lid and shake until combined.

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5. Arrange the chicken over the mixed greens. Add pecans, apple slices, and honey mustard vinaigrette to taste. Enjoy!

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