Chicken Apple Walnut Salad Recipe
Served with Gorgonzola cheese crumbles, candied walnuts, granny smith apple wedges, dried cranberries, marinated chicken, raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Chicken
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Apples
Core and slice the Granny Smith apples into wedges. Set aside.
- 2
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the apple wedges, dried cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, and candied walnuts.
Chicken Preparation
- 3
Season the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Rub the seasoning mixture over the chicken breasts. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 5
Slice the Chicken
Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips and add to the salad bowl.
Final Assembly
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- 7
Serve
Serve the chicken apple walnut salad immediately, garnished with extra Gorgonzola cheese, if desired.