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Apple Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette
A fresh and vibrant apple salad topped with seasoned chicken and drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup hot honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons whole grain dijon mustard
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- to taste pepper pepper
Salad
- 8-10 cups spring mix
- 1 large pink lady or honey crisp apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/3 cup goat cheese
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried tart cherries
- 1/3 cup candied pecans
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Combine greens and toppings in a large bowl. Season chicken with spices, cook until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F, then slice.
- Top salad with sliced chicken, drizzle with dressing, and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken rest before slicing.