apple walnut chicken salad - Gallagher
Rotisserie chicken is tossed with field greens, walnuts and apple chips, then dressed with a white balsamic vinaigrette in this chicken salad recipe.
This apple walnut chicken salad is a delightful main course, or omit the chicken and serve it as a first course green salad.
Fuji Apple Walnut Chicken Salad
- 6 cups mixed field greens (such as arugula, radicchio, curly endive, etc.)
- 1-1/2 cup cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken breast
- 1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 2 oz. apple chips
For Apple White Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 2 Tbsp. apple juice concentrate
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Toss mixed greens, rotisserie chicken, blue cheese, walnuts and apple chips together in a large salad bowl. Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over salad. Serve immediately.
Serves 6.
Per serving: 320 calories, 26 g fat, 35 cholesterol, 9 g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 14 g protein, 50% Vitamin A, 21% Vitamin C, 7% calcium, 7% iron
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