Fall-Inspired Chicken Salad

Name: Fall-Inspired Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 1 large chicken breast, butterflied; 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; salt and pepper, to taste; mixed salad greens; 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced; 1/4 cup fruit and nut trail mix

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 large chicken breast, butterflied
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1 small shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper, to taste
mixed salad greens
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
1/4 cup fruit and nut trail mix

Directions

1

Season each side of the chicken breast with the cajun seasoning mix.
2

Heat a large saute pan under medium high heat and add about a tablespoon of olive oil. Add chicken breast and cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until browned. Flip over and cook an additional 4-5 minutes, or until cooked thoroughly. Set chicken aside on cutting board to rest.
3

Make vinaigrette by combining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, spicy brown mustard, shallot, and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk until mixture is emulsified (no separation of acid and oil). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4

In a large bowl, toss the greens with about 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and divide among two plates. Top greens with trail mix and sliced apples. Then top with sliced chicken breasts. Serve with additional dressing, if desired.