Winter Fruit Chicken Salad

Category, , DifficultyBeginner
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time30 mins
Spiced Citrus Vinaigrette
 1 tsp freshly squeezed orange juice
 1 tsp dijon mustard
 1 tsp maple syrup
 zest of ½ an orange
 salt & pepper
Chicken Marinade (Optional)
 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breast
 salt & pepper
Salad Ingredients
 2 heads iceberg lettuce
 2 lbs cooked marinaded chicken, sliced
 4 mandarin oranges, peeled and separated
 ½ cup dried cranberries
 pomegranate seeds (optional)
 candied pecans (optional)
 fresh herbs (optional)
 avocado (optional)
 red onion (optional)
1

If you are marinating and cooking the chicken, combine all marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag and store in fridge for a minimum of 2 hours, up to 2 days. 

Preheat a saute pan over medium heat and cook for 5-8 minutes per side or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F. Set aside to cool and slice on the bias.

2

In a small bowl, combine all vinaigrette ingredients and whisk until emulsified. We like to gently warm the maple syrup to create a warm spiced vinaigrette to pour over the crispy salad! Set aside for later.

3

On a large serving platter, or in a large salad bowl, toss the salad ingredients in the vinaigrette until coated. 

Garnish with fresh herbs, pomegranate seeds and candied pecans! Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

Spiced Citrus Vinaigrette
 1 tsp freshly squeezed orange juice
 1 tsp dijon mustard
 1 tsp maple syrup
 zest of ½ an orange
 salt & pepper
Chicken Marinade (Optional)
 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breast
 salt & pepper
Salad Ingredients
 2 heads iceberg lettuce
 2 lbs cooked marinaded chicken, sliced
 4 mandarin oranges, peeled and separated
 ½ cup dried cranberries
 pomegranate seeds (optional)
 candied pecans (optional)
 fresh herbs (optional)
 avocado (optional)
 red onion (optional)

Directions

1

If you are marinating and cooking the chicken, combine all marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag and store in fridge for a minimum of 2 hours, up to 2 days. 

Preheat a saute pan over medium heat and cook for 5-8 minutes per side or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F. Set aside to cool and slice on the bias.

2

In a small bowl, combine all vinaigrette ingredients and whisk until emulsified. We like to gently warm the maple syrup to create a warm spiced vinaigrette to pour over the crispy salad! Set aside for later.

3

On a large serving platter, or in a large salad bowl, toss the salad ingredients in the vinaigrette until coated. 

Garnish with fresh herbs, pomegranate seeds and candied pecans! Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Winter Fruit Chicken Salad

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