Healthy Chicken Apple Salad with Pecans and Goat Cheese

Servings: 2

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

4 cups greens such as spinach or arugula or spring mix (I used a mix of arugula and spinach)
1 cups of chopped chicken (I used rotisserie chicken)
1 small apple sliced (red or green)
3 tablespoons pecans
2-3 oz goat cheese

Dressing

1.5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1-2 teaspoons sugar or sugar substitute
pinch of salt optional

Instructions

1
Place greens into a large bowl.
2
Top with chicken, apple, pecans and goat cheese.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard and sweetener.
4
Drizzle dressing to your preference over salad and toss.
5
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.

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