Chicken Pear and Craisin Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Chicken Pear and Craisin Salad, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Tender pan-seared chicken breast pairs beautifully with fresh lettuce mix, juicy pear slices, and tart craisins, creating a colorful and nutrient-packed base. Crunchy walnuts and creamy feta cheese add texture and richness, while a homemade honey-balsamic vinaigrette ties it all together with a hint of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad is ideal for a quick, healthy lunch or a light dinner. Whether you're looking for a gluten-free meal idea or need a dish that dazzles at your next gathering, this recipe is a delightful fusion of simplicity and sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 6 cups Lettuce mix
- 1 large Pear
- 0.5 cup Craisins (dried cranberries)
- 0.25 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken cools, prepare the dressing by whisking together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
Wash and dry the lettuce mix, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Cut the pear into thin slices, removing the core, and add the slices to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the craisins, walnuts, and feta cheese over the lettuce and pear.
Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad and drizzle with the prepared dressing.
Toss gently to combine all the ingredients, ensuring the dressing coats everything evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.0 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 1921 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.7 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.2 g | ||
| Protein | 82.6 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1771 mg | 38% | |
*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.
