Description
Celebrate the season with this vibrant and nourishing Apple Harvest Salad. Featuring crispy Honeycrisp apples, spiced chicken breast, and a delicate apple cider vinaigrette, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory notes. It is a hearty, nutrient-dense meal perfect for a healthy lunch or a sophisticated side dish, providing a complex texture profile and satisfying clean energy for your busy day.
Ingredients
0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
0.13 tsp allspice
0.13 tsp cardamom
0.25 cup cassava flour
0.25 cup arrowroot starch
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast filets
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp light olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
8 cups spring mix lettuce
1 large Honeycrisp apple thinly sliced
Instructions
Whisk cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, cassava flour, and arrowroot together in a bowl
Coat chicken breasts in spice mixture
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, then slice
Whisk apple cider vinegar, oil, apple cider, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper into a dressing
Place spring mix in a large bowl
Top with sliced apples and warm spiced chicken
Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately
Notes
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. You can add toasted walnuts or sunflower seeds for extra crunch. Store dressing separately from greens to keep the salad fresh for longer.