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Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 2, 2017
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Sweet and savory flavors combine in this crisp fall salad perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

  • Prep Time 60 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 14
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, beat Vinaigrette ingredients; set aside.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    Toss apple in vinaigrette. Using slotted spoon, transfer apples to small bowl. Reserve vinaigrette in bowl.
  • Step 
    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.

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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