Sweet N Tangy Pear Salad with Chicken Strips
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Sweet N Tangy Pear Salad with Chicken Strips, a perfect harmony of savory, sweet, and crunchy elements! Juicy, golden-browned chicken strips seasoned with paprika and garlic pair beautifully with crisp mixed greens, ripe pears, tangy dried cranberries, creamy crumbled feta, and nutty pecans. A luscious homemade balsamic-honey dressing ties it all together with a deliciously tangy-sweet kick. Ready in just 35 minutes, this wholesome and visually stunning salad is ideal for a quick lunch, light dinner, or even an elegant party dish. Packed with flavor and texture, this recipe offers the ultimate balance of healthful ingredients and indulgent taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 2 pieces Ripe pears
- 0.5 cup Cranberries (dried)
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Quarter and core the pears, then slice thinly. Add the pear slices to the salad greens.
Sprinkle the cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped pecans over the salad.
Top the salad with the sliced chicken strips.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, or serve with the dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1955 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.6 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 349 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 3828 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.5 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.2 g | ||
| Protein | 124.4 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2090 mg | 44% | |
*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.
