Or Chicken Apple Brie Salad W / Choice Squash Soup Recipe
Make Or Chicken Apple Brie Salad W / Choice Squash Soup Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad: OR Chicken Apple Brie Salad
Soup: Squash Soup (optional accompaniment)
Method
Salad: OR Chicken Apple Brie Salad
- 1
Prepare chicken
Season 2 cups diced chicken breast with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium heat until opaque and cooked through; set aside to cool, then dice.
- 2
Prepare apples and brie
Core and thinly slice 2 Granny Smith apples. Slice brie cheese into thin wedges.
- 3
Make dressing
Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper until emulsified.
- 4
Toss greens
In a large bowl, place 6 cups mixed greens and toss with a portion of the dressing to lightly coat.
- 5
Assemble salad
Top dressed greens with diced chicken, apple slices, brie wedges, walnuts, and dried cranberries. Drizzle with remaining dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately on pre-warmed plates as a balanced Blue Zone-inspired option.
Soup: Squash Soup (optional accompaniment)
- 7
Sauté aromatics
In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- 8
Add squash
Stir in 2.5 cups cubed butternut squash; cook 5–7 minutes, letting the squash begin to soften.
- 9
Add liquids and simmer
Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- 10
Purée
Simmer until squash is fork-tender (about 20–25 minutes). Purée the soup with an immersion blender until smooth, or carefully blend in batches.
- 11
Finish and season
Stir in 0.5 cup coconut milk. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional) and season with 0.5 teaspoon cumin, 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg, 0.5 teaspoon thyme, plus salt and pepper to taste.
- 12
Serve
Ladle into bowls and serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil or a swirl of coconut milk if desired.