Cape Cod Salad
A vibrant salad that balances tenderness with a robust crunch, sweetness with savory undertones, perfect for celebrating the abundance of fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 medium apple, diced (preferably a tart variety like Granny Smith)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the Greens: Start by washing and drying the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
- Cook and Dice the Chicken: If you’re not using pre-cooked chicken, cook the chicken breast until tender, about 15-20 minutes, then cool and dice.
- Dice the Apple: Leave the skin on for extra nutrients and set aside.
- Slice the Onion: Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the mixed greens.
- Combine Chicken, Cranberries, and Nuts: Add the diced chicken, cranberries, and nuts to the salad bowl.
- Crumble the Feta: Sprinkle feta cheese over the top of the salad.
- Dress and Toss: Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve! Serve immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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