Winter Chopped Salad
Savor the vibrant flavors of winter with a chopped salad featuring lettuce, chicken, apples, pomegranate seeds, and a tangy balsamic dressing!
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 medium Honeycrisp apple diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup candied pecans, roughly chopped (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, chicken, apple, red onion, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, candied pecans, and feta cheese. Toss gently to mix.
- Right before serving, drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad. Toss lightly to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.