Harvest Apple Chicken Salad

Prep/Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 package PERDUE® SHORT CUTS® Carved Chicken Breast, Honey Roasted (9 oz.)
3 cups (about 5 ounces) mixed salad greens
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 apples, red or green, cored and cut into half inch cubes
1/2 cup toasted or candied pecans
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles, optional

Dressing:
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
4 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon saltOne of the basic tastes; tasting of or containing salt (see “Basic Tastes”). Example: Potato chips, sea water and cured meats all have a strong salt component.
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Combine salad greens, carrots, and apples in a large mixing bowl.
2. Whisk together vinegar, honey, oil, saltOne of the basic tastes; tasting of or containing salt (see “Basic Tastes”). Example: Potato chips, sea water and cured meats all have a strong salt component. and pepper in a small bowl. Reserve 4 tablespoons of dressing and pour remainder over salad greens.
3. Evenly divide greens over 4 serving platers. Top with chicken, pecans and blue cheese, if desired. Drizzle with with remaining dressing and serve.

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