Northwest Chicken Salad
Discover the fresh and hearty flavors of the Pacific Northwest with this vibrant Northwest Chicken Salad. Featuring tender, golden-seared chicken breasts atop a bed of crisp spring mix, this salad is elevated with the natural sweetness of dried cranberries, the crunch of toasted pecans, and the tang of thinly sliced red onion. Creamy crumbles of goat cheese add richness, while a homemade honey-Dijon vinaigrette ties everything together with its perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Ready in just 35 minutes, this healthy yet indulgent salad is perfect for weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing lunch. Add a touch of elegance and wholesome flavor to your table with this irresistible Northwest-inspired dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 6 cups Spring mix or mixed greens
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Toasted pecans
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil (for dressing)
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet, then cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the salad base. In a large bowl, combine the spring mix or mixed greens, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and thinly sliced red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the dressing with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad base and toss gently to coat the greens and toppings evenly.
Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad along with crumbled goat cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Northwest Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1901 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.8 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3618 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.2 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.9 g | ||
| Protein | 134.1 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1590 mg | 34% | |
*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.
