Chicken and Pecan Salad Under the Stars
Elevate your salad game with "Chicken and Pecan Salad Under the Stars," a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that pairs tender grilled chicken with crispy toasted pecans and creamy goat cheese. This elegant salad comes together in just 35 minutes, combining fresh baby spinach, mixed greens, juicy grape tomatoes, and a touch of zesty red onion for a symphony of textures and flavors. Drizzled with a tangy honey mustard dressing and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this recipe is perfect for an alfresco dinner or a romantic night under the stars. With its balance of protein, crunch, and creamy goodness, this easy yet sophisticated salad is the ultimate way to indulge your taste buds while keeping things light and healthy. Perfect for two, it's a delightful blend of wholesome and gourmet—ideal for a special evening.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 0.5 small (sliced thinly) red onion
- 0.5 cup toasted pecans
- 0.25 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 0.25 cup honey mustard dressing
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
Rub both chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season them evenly with salt and black pepper.
Cook the chicken breasts in the skillet or grill pan for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken rests, prepare the salad base by combining the baby spinach, mixed salad greens, grape tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions in a large salad bowl.
Slice the rested chicken breasts thinly, across the grain, into bite-sized pieces.
Add the sliced chicken, toasted pecans, and crumbled goat cheese to the salad bowl.
Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad, and gently toss until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy under the stars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.9 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 330 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 3472 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 130.6 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1985 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
