Fuji Apple Salad
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4.4
Fuji Apple Salad
Description
This salad combines a base of spring mix greens, which often includes romaine and baby spinach, layered with thin slices of sweet Fuji apple, grilled chicken breast, and crumbled gorgonzola cheese to add creamy, tangy richness. Thinly sliced red onion and chopped cherry tomatoes provide sharp and juicy notes, while pumpkin seeds contribute a nutty crunch to the mix. The dish is finished with a drizzle of white balsamic vinaigrette, adding brightness and subtle acidity to tie the ingredients together.
The chicken can be grilled in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to two days, allowing for convenient assembly. This salad offers a combination of textures from crisp apple and greens to creamy cheese and tender chicken, making it filling while remaining fresh and light. It works well as a lunch or light dinner option where diverse flavor profiles and easy preparation are priorities.
Ingredients
- 6 cups spring mix romaine and/or baby spinach (a blend is nice)
- 1 apple sliced or chopped, Fuji or Honeycrisp, large
- 2 chicken breast grilled, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomato chopped
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or toasted pecans
- white balsamic vinaigrette to taste
Instructions
- Grill chicken breasts if you haven't already. See notes above for how to grill the chicken. This step can be done up to 2 days in advance. Just keep grilled chicken breasts in the fridge until ready to prep the salad.
- Divide greens among two individual plates and top with remaining ingredients. Add dressing to taste and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 of recipe | |
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.