Healthy Chicken Apple Salad with Pecans and Goat Cheese
Description
This easy Chicken Apple Pecan Salad with Goat Cheese is naturally gluten‑free, diabetes‑friendly, and packed with fresh flavor. Crisp apples, toasted pecans, juicy chicken, and creamy goat cheese come together in a bright, crunchy salad that works beautifully for spring or summer. It’s simple to make, nourishing, and perfect for quick lunches or light dinners.
Ingredients
Salad
Dressing
Instructions
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Place greens into a large bowl.
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Top with chicken, apple, pecans and goat cheese.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard and sweetener.
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Drizzle dressing to your preference over salad and toss.
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Serve alone or with garlic bread (gluten-free as needed)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 510kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 37g57%
- Saturated Fat 8g40%
- Sodium 220mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.5g15%
- Sugars 9g
- Protein 32g64%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this salad lighter, or lower in calories or fat?
Yes! Most of the calories and fat are coming from the goat cheese, pecans and olive oil. Olive oil and pecans offer a lot of heart health benefits but can be high in calories and total fat. If you were to lower the olive oil to 1 tablespoon and pecans to 1 tablespoon you could save around 50 calories and 5gm of fat per serving without sacrificing much flavor. You can add extra vinegar or a little lemon juice or water to fill out the dressing if you want more flavor.
Can I use a store bought dressing?
Yes! Any type of vinaigrette will do well- Balsamic, Champane etc.
Can I substitute the pecans?
Yes, walnuts or almond will also pair well.
Can I substitute the goat cheese?
Yes, you can use feta or mozzarella. You'll end up with a slightly different taste, but they will still pair well.
