Description
This Chicken and Apple Salad is a satisfying salad that can be the main course or a side! The dressing is a sweet, apple vinaigrette and the toppings add extra flavors and textures for interest.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2–2.5 lbs. chicken breast
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup golden balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. basil
- 1 tsp. oregano
For the Dressing:
- 2/3 cup apple juice concentrate
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. golden balsamic
- 1 tsp. ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. white pepper
- 1 clove garlic
For the Salad & Toppings:
- 1 large clamshell of spring greens
- 1 1/2 cups apple chips
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
Begin by butterflying the chicken breasts (see notes), then place them in a large bowl. Combine the 1/2 cup olive oil, white wine vinegar, 1 1/2 Tbsp. honey, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tsp. salt, basil, and oregano, then pour it over the chicken. Move the chicken pieces around to make sure that the marinade is covering all of it. Marinade for 3-4 hours, or overnight. Preheat the oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with foil. Place the chicken on the sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until it registers 160° on an internal thermometer. Allow to cool, then slice thinly. In a blender, combine the apple juice concentrate, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 Tbsp. honey, golden balsamic vinegar, ground mustard, 1/2 tsp. salt, white pepper, and whole garlic clove. Blend until smooth. To serve the salad, place the spring greens in a large serving bowl and toss with chicken, blueberries, 1 cup of apple chips, and almonds if using. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries and apples on the top, and serve with the dressing on the side.