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Harvest Chicken Salad Maple: 1 Amazing Fall Delight

Harvest Chicken Salad Maple
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A quick and easy harvest chicken salad recipe featuring a delightful maple Dijon dressing. This salad combines tender chicken with crisp apples, dried cranberries, and pecans, making it perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup diced apples
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced apples, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and finely diced red onion.
  2. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, pure maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar until well combined and smooth.
  3. Pour about half of the maple Dijon dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Add more dressing as desired.
  4. Season the harvest chicken salad with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the flavors are balanced.
  5. Serve the harvest chicken salad immediately over a bed of fresh mixed greens.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful option for your harvest chicken salad.
  • For enhanced flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the salad.
  • If you prefer, walnuts can be used as a substitute for pecans in this maple chicken salad.
  • To keep the salad fresh, store the undressed chicken mixture and maple Dijon dressing separately in airtight containers.
  • This harvest chicken salad is naturally dairy-free.
  • White wine vinegar or lemon juice can be used as a substitute for apple cider vinegar.
  • For a nut-free option, omit pecans or substitute with sunflower seeds.

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