Smoked Chicken Pecan and Craisin Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistibly flavorful Smoked Chicken Pecan and Craisin Salad! Packed with tender slices of smoked chicken breast, crunchy toasted pecans, sweet-tart craisins, and creamy crumbled feta, this vibrant dish is a harmony of textures and tastes. Crisp mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of red onion provide the perfect fresh base, while a homemade honey-Dijon vinaigrette ties everything together with a balanced, tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this crowd-pleasing salad is ideal for a quick lunch, light dinner, or entertaining. Rich in protein and brimming with wholesome ingredients, it’s a deliciously effortless way to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Smoked chicken breast
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 cup Pecans
- 0.75 cup Craisins (dried cranberries)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
On a clean cutting board, slice the smoked chicken breasts into thin strips or bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, pecans, craisins, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Add the sliced smoked chicken to the salad mixture.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately, dividing into bowls or plates for individual portions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2736 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.8 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.2 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 396 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 3126 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.5 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.7 g | ||
| Protein | 140.1 g | 280% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 839 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 2502 mg | 53% | |
*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.
