Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe with Apples
created by
Sarah S. Apr. 19, 2025
“Pecan crusted chicken with salad and apples and creamy Italian (homemade with little sugar 1T for entire salad for the family )”
Coach Chiquita Nicole
“Looks delicious! Homemade creamy Italian dressing with little sugar is a better option than store-bought ones but still try to keep the portion size in mind. Overall youre making good choices by including lean proteins fiber-rich foods and vegetables in your meals. Keep up the great work Sarah!!”
Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat them with the chopped pecans.
3.
Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
4.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the salad by combining the mixed greens and diced apples in a large bowl.
5.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
6.
Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
7.
Serve the sliced chicken over the salad and drizzle with the dressing.
Ingredients
1.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2.
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
3.
4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, and romaine)
4.
2 medium apples, diced (preferably a mix of sweet and tart)
5.
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
6.
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
7.
1 tablespoon honey (or a sugar substitute)
8.
Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition
calories
350
fat
15
saturates
2
carbohydrates
30
fibres
5
sugar
10
addedSugar
1
protein
30
Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe with Apples
My Rating
Sarah S.Author
"Pecan crusted chicken with salad and apples and creamy Italian (homemade with little sugar 1T for entire salad for the family )"
Coach Chiquita Nicole
"Looks delicious! Homemade creamy Italian dressing with little sugar is a better option than store-bought ones but still try to keep the portion size in mind. Overall youre making good choices by including lean proteins fiber-rich foods and vegetables in your meals. Keep up the great work Sarah!!"