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Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Vinaigrette 

Servings: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Bursting with flavor, crunch, and protein, this Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Vinaigrette is a delicious meal-worthy salad! Serve on a 12x24 board in rows!
Dressing: Makes almost 1 cup.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts, 3 large, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 heads romaine lettuce, (8-10 cups chopped) rinsed and dried
  • 3 pears, cored and chopped (green - use Bartlett pears)
  • 3 red apples, cored and chopped (use Honeycrisp)
  • 1 ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 ½ cup pecans, toasted (or buy the sweet ones at Trader Joe’s)
  • 2 cups blue cheese, 8 oz, crumbled

Maple Vinaigrette Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ⅛ cup maple syrup + 1 TBSP
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have 6 thin pieces. Season chicken cutlets on both sides with garlic salt and black pepper. Place a large skillet over medium heat with 2 Tbsp olive oil. Add chicken cutlets and saute 3-4 minutes per side or until fully cooked through.
  • Transfer to a cutting board to cool; slice the chicken into strips.
  • On a large 12x24 or 20” board, lay down the chopped romaine greens. (Optional to add all ingredients to a large salad bowl if not using a board.)
  • On top, in rows, add the chopped pears, chopped apples (chop the same size), dried cranberries, pecans, crumbled blue cheese, and sliced chicken.
  • Combine the dressing ingredients in a mason jar and shake well.
  • Right before serving, shake the dressing again and drizzle over the salad, or let guests dish up their own salad and drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 413kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 53mg, Sodium: 547mg, Potassium: 447mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin A: 644IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 143mg, Iron: 1mg