Ingredients
Chicken breast (1 pound or 2 large breasts)
Apples (2 large, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Mixed greens (4 cups packed)
Walnuts (1/2 cup, raw)
Apple cider vinegar (2 tablespoons)
oil (1/2 cup, olive or avocado oil)
Honey (1 tablespoon)
Salt (1 teaspoon)
Fresh ground black pepper (1 teaspoon)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Grill or pan-cook chicken breasts until internal temperature reaches 165°F (25-30 minutes)
Chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces
Cut apples into thin slices or diced cubes (leave some texture)
Toss mixed greens with half the dressing ingredients to marinate
Toast walnuts in oven for 5 minutes until golden
Combine ingredients in serving bowls: greens base + chicken + apples + walnuts
Drizzle remaining dressing and serve immediately
Notes
Use skinless thighs for deeper flavor or ground turkey for variety
Add pomegranate seeds for extra crunch and sweetness
Substitute walnuts with almonds or pumpkin seeds for different texture
Store cooked chicken separately from salad components for 4 days
Dress dressing separately and combine just before eating to maintain crispness
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Grilling with raw elements
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg