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Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

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  • Prep 60 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 4
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Sweet and savory flavors combine in this crisp fall salad perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 2, 2017
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Ingredients

Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Salad

  • 1 sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium green apple, cored and julienned
  • 6 cups packed mixed greens
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, beat Vinaigrette ingredients; set aside.
  • 2
    On ungreased cookie sheet, toss sweet potato in 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Roast 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are caramelized and can be easily pierced with a skewer. Cool 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Toss apple in vinaigrette. Using slotted spoon, transfer apples to small bowl. Reserve vinaigrette in bowl.
  • 4
    Just before serving, toss mixed greens in vinaigrette, and divide among 4 plates. Top with sweet potatoes, chicken, apple and pecans. Grind or sprinkle pepper over each serving.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Short on time? Shred precooked deli rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
  • tip 2
    Don't walk away from those nuts! If you can smell them, you should check on them.
  • tip 3
    Pecans can be toasted in 6-inch skillet over medium-low heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins and pecans become fragrant. Toast extra to keep on hand in the freezer.
  • tip 4
    Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition

370 Calories, 22g Total Fat, 19g Protein, 25g Total Carbohydrate, 14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
200
Total Fat
22g
34%
Saturated Fat
3g
14%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg
14%
Sodium
470mg
20%
Potassium
630mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
8%
Dietary Fiber
5g
21%
Sugars
14g
Protein
19g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
190%
190%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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