Fall-Inspired Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Fall-Inspired Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large chicken breast, butterflied, 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Fall-Inspired Chicken 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.

Fall-Inspired Chicken Salad

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