Description

A vibrant salad featuring crisp Honeycrisp apples, tender grilled chicken, creamy feta, and toasted almonds tossed in a light honey Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for summer lunches or a cozy fall meal.

Ingredients

grilled chicken breast, thinly sliced

honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced

mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)

feta cheese, crumbled

sliced almonds, toasted

red onion, thinly sliced

dried cranberries

olive oil

apple cider vinegar

dijon mustard

honey or maple syrup

salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper and grill until cooked through, then let rest and slice

2. Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper to make the dressing

3. Toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant

4. Toss honeycrisp apple slices in a little dressing or lemon water to prevent browning

5. In a large bowl combine mixed greens, sliced chicken, apple slices, feta, toasted almonds, red onion, and dried cranberries

6. Drizzle most of the dressing over the salad and toss gently, reserving extra for serving

7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve immediately

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salad

Keywords: honeycrisp apple chicken salad, honeycrisp apple chicken salad with feta, summer apple salad, apple almond salad, salad for fall, summer salad with feta