Fall-Inspired Chicken Salad

By mtlabor • December 6, 2011 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: This salad is simple, yet oh so flavorful. Packed full of healthy chicken and dried fruits, this one will definitely be your go-to salad for the season

Adapted from Crumbblog.com - mtlabor

Serves 2

1 large chicken breast, butterflied
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1 small shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper, to taste
mixed salad greens
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
1/4 cup fruit and nut trail mix

Season each side of the chicken breast with the cajun seasoning mix.
Heat a large saute pan under medium high heat and add about a tablespoon of olive oil. Add chicken breast and cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until browned. Flip over and cook an additional 4-5 minutes, or until cooked thoroughly. Set chicken aside on cutting board to rest.
Make vinaigrette by combining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, spicy brown mustard, shallot, and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk until mixture is emulsified (no separation of acid and oil). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
In a large bowl, toss the greens with about 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and divide among two plates. Top greens with trail mix and sliced apples. Then top with sliced chicken breasts. Serve with additional dressing, if desired.