Fruity Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Fruity Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 8 cups mixed salad greens; 1 quart strawberry, sliced; 2 pears, sliced; 2 kiwi, peeled and sliced; 12 small onion, diced; ½ cup pecan halves, toasted; ¾ cup pear juice; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or other spicy mustard); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 quart strawberry, sliced
2 pears, sliced
2 kiwi, peeled and sliced
12 small onion, diced
½ cup pecan halves, toasted
¾ cup pear juice
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or other spicy mustard)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar

1
Prepare Vinaigrette dressing (or use bottled Raspberry Vinaigrette) by placing vinaigrette (pear nectar- salt) in a jar and shake until blended.
2
Combine chicken and 1/2 cup dressing in a large zip lock bag or marinating dish.
3
Seal and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4
Remove chicken from marinade, discard marinade.
5
Grill or broil chicken, covered over medium high heat, for 5-10 minutes on each side or until done.
6
Let chicken stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
7
Place salad greens and next five ingredients (strawberries- pecan halves) in large salad bowl, toss.
8
Add chicken to bowl.
9
Toss.
10
Add remaining dressing to bowl (if using bottled about 1/2 cup).
11
****or divide salad mixture evenly on 4 plates and top with grilled chicken slices.
12
Serve with remaining Vinaigrette dressing.

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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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 8 cups mixed salad greens, 1 quart strawberry, sliced, 2 pears, sliced, and more.

Yes, Fruity 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fruity Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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