Chicken, Pecan & Cherry Salad

  Salads

Already cooked chicken strips make this a super easy meal when I'm trying to get dinner on the table in a hurry. Grabbing a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is another road to take when time is short and hungry family members surround the table!

Chicken, Pecan & Cherry Salad

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups torn mixed salad greens
  • 2 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
  • 2 tablespoons dried cherries

  • VINAIGRETTE:
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the first six vinaigrette ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

2-1/2 cups: 414 calories, 32g fat (5g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1104mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.

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