Description
A fresh and satisfying chicken and pear salad combining tender slices of cooked chicken breast, sweet pears, crisp mixed greens, tangy blue cheese or feta, and crunchy toasted walnuts. Dressed with a light and flavorful vinaigrette made from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, this balanced salad is perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup blue cheese or feta, crumbled
- 1/3 cup toasted walnuts
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: Arrange the mixed salad greens evenly in a large serving bowl to create a fresh bed for the toppings.
- Add the toppings: Layer the sliced cooked chicken breast, pear slices, crumbled blue cheese or feta, and toasted walnuts on top of the greens, distributing them evenly for balanced flavor.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the assembled salad and gently toss everything together to coat the ingredients without bruising the greens. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Grilled or roasted chicken breast can be used for added flavor.
- You can substitute apples for pears if desired.
- To toast walnuts, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Modern
