Roast Chicken Salad with Peaches Goat Cheese and Pecans
Savor the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy with this Roast Chicken Salad with Peaches, Goat Cheese, and Pecans. Featuring juicy roasted chicken breasts, caramelized peaches, and creamy goat cheese crumbles, this vibrant salad is both light and satisfying. Toasted pecan halves add a warm nuttiness, while a homemade balsamic-honey dressing ties everything together with its tangy-sweet finish. Served over a bed of fresh mixed greens, it’s a showstopping dish perfect for warm-weather meals, quick weeknight dinners, or impressive entertaining. Ready in under 45 minutes, this salad combines elegant flavors with effortless preparation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 medium pieces peaches
- 0.5 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 0.5 cup pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.
Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken is roasting, toast the pecan halves in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and slightly browned. Set aside to cool.
Wash and dry the salad greens. Slice the peaches into thin wedges.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing.
Assemble the salad by arranging the mixed greens in a large serving bowl or individual plates.
Top the greens with the sliced peaches, roasted chicken strips, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted pecans.
Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful combination of flavors and textures!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.4 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3275 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.7 g | ||
| Protein | 140.2 g | 280% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2393 mg | 51% | |
*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.
