Apple Walnut Salad with Grilled Chicken

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 8 cups mixed salad greens (like arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 2 large apples (preferably a crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and thinly sliced
• 1 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)

For the Dressing

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes. Slice into thin strips.
2. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
3. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine salad greens, sliced apples, walnuts, cheese, red onion, and dried cranberries. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine.
4. Serve: Divide the salad among four plates and top with grilled chicken slices. Serve immediately.

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