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Grilled Chicken, Bacon, and Pear Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Grilled Chicken, Bacon, and Pear Salad with Poppyseed dressing is made with crisp romaine lettuce, tender and juicy grilled chicken and pears. Topped with Walnuts, feta cheese, and a creamy poppyseed dressing this salad is phenomenal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 662 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 6 strips of cooked and chopped bacon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 sliced pears sliced
- 1/2 sliced red onion sliced
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
Poppyseed Dressing
- ¾ cup reduced fat mayo
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon dry ground mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Season the 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Heat a grill to medium heat and grill for 5-8 minutes on each side until cooked through and lightly browned on the outside.
- While the chicken is grilling prepare the candied walnuts. Preheat a pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir the ½ cup walnuts in the pan for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and continue stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the walnuts are coated. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool. Crush slightly and set aside.
Cup of Yum
Poppyseed Dressing
- Whisk together the ¾ cup reduced fat mayo, ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, ½ teaspoon dry ground mustard, and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Cover and chill until ready to use.
- Arrange the salads with 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce on the bottom, then top with chicken, 2 sliced pears, 1/2 sliced red onion, 6 strips of cooked and chopped bacon, and ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese. Serve with poppyseed dressing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
662kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
968mg
(40%)
Potassium
885mg
(25%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
8384IU
(168%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
211mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 662
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 662kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 968mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 885mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 8384IU | 168% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 211mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.