Creole Autumn Salad Recipe

Name: Creole Autumn Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons creole seasoning; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 large sweet potatoes; 2 ½ cups apples, sliced (use red ones like Gala or Braeburn); 1 cup celery, diagonally sliced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (Hunts, use the one with sweet onions); ¼ cup sherry wine or ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey mustard (Gulden's); ½ teaspoon salt; 6 cups red leaf lettuce, torn; 6 tablespoons pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons creole seasoning
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 large sweet potatoes
2 ½ cups apples, sliced (use red ones like Gala or Braeburn)
1 cup celery, diagonally sliced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (Hunts, use the one with sweet onions)
¼ cup sherry wine or ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey mustard (Gulden's)
½ teaspoon salt
6 cups red leaf lettuce, torn
6 tablespoons pecans, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle chicken breasts on both sides with Creole seasoning.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
3
Place chicken in single layer in skillet.
4
Cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until browned.
5
Place chicken in baking dish, cover and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until done.
6
Set skillet aside.
7
While the chicken bakes, pierce potatoes several times with a fork.
8
Cook in microwave on HIGH 4 to 5 minutes or until just tender.
9
Cool slightly; peel and dice.
10
Place the remaining oil, potatoes, apple, celery and undrained tomatoes in skillet used for chicken.
11
Place over medium heat and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until celery is crisp-tender.
12
Remove from heat; stir in vinegar, mustard and salt.
13
Cut each chicken breast into thin slices.
14
For each serving, top 1 cup lettuce with about 1 cup apple-sweet potato mixture, 1 sliced chicken breast and 1 tablespoon pecans.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons creole seasoning, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, 2 large sweet potatoes, and more.

Yes, Creole Autumn Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creole Autumn Salad

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