Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHeather'sRoasted Chicken Salad Recipe

Roasted Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by Heather's
Time45m
Serves4

Cornbread Croutons, Corn, Blue Cheese, Craisin, Shaved Red Onion, Sunflower Seed & Honey Vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Cornbread Croutons

Honey Vinaigrette

Method

Preparation of Cornbread Croutons

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Cube Cornbread

    Cut the cornbread into 1-inch cubes.

  3. 3

    Season and Coat

    In a bowl, toss the cornbread cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.

  4. 4

    Bake Croutons

    Spread the seasoned cornbread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, turning halfway through.

Preparation of Salad

  1. 5

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded roasted chicken, corn, crumbled blue cheese, Craisins, shaved red onion, and sunflower seeds.

  2. 6

    Make the Honey Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the honey vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.

  4. 8

    Add Croutons

    Top the salad with the prepared cornbread croutons just before serving.

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