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Chicken Fig Summer Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 781kcal

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless
  • Salt for seasoning
  • Black pepper for seasoning
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Sliced almonds
  • 6 cups Spring mix
  • 1/4 cup Red onion sliced thin
  • 2 oz Goat cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup Fresh figs quartered
  • 1/4 cup Dried cranberries
  • 4 slices Watermelon

For the Dressing

  • 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Maple syrup
  • 3 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Cherry-Lime Spitzer

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 2 oz Cherry juice
  • 4 Lime wedges
  • 4 Maraschino cherries optional
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Instructions

  • Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts well on both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken on both sides until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). This typically takes about 5 - 7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Once cooked, set aside to rest for 5 minutes before dicing into bite-sized pieces.
  • Toast the Almonds: Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and golden brown, about 4 - 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate to stop cooking.
  • Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until thick and emulsified.
  • Assemble the Salad: On a large plate or bowl, layer the spring mix as the base. Top with red onion, crumbled goat cheese, diced grilled chicken, fresh figs, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries. Drizzle with the prepared dressing.
  • Mix the ingredients for the spritzer. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Serve the salad with watermelon and cherry lime spritzer.

Nutrition

Calories: 781kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 1787mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 76g | Vitamin A: 5137IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 5mg