Apple Cheddar Salad with Chicken, Bacon, Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Apple Cheddar Salad with Chicken, Bacon, Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1u00bd pounds cooked chicken breasts, diced; 6 - 8 slices bacon, cooked and diced; 3 medium apples, sliced; u00be cup toasted or candied walnuts, chopped; 9 ounces spring mix lettuce; 6 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed; u00bd cup dried cranberries; u00bd cup extra virgin olive oil; 3u00bd tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1u00bd tablespoons maple syrup; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons shallot, finely chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

By Leslie Blythe Apples, Cheese, Chicken, Salad, Salad Dressing Mixing

October 11, 2023

Apple Cheddar Salad with Chicken, Bacon, Walnuts, and Balsamic Vinaigrette is a delicious and hearty salad that is perfect for a fall meal. It is made with a variety of flavors and textures, including sweet apples, sharp cheddar cheese, savory chicken and bacon, and crunchy walnuts. The balsamic vinaigrette dressing ties all of the flavors together perfectly.

Prep: 15 mins
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1½ pounds cooked chicken breasts, diced

6 - 8 slices bacon, cooked and diced

3 medium apples, sliced

¾ cup toasted or candied walnuts, chopped

9 ounces spring mix lettuce

6 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed

½ cup dried cranberries

Balsamic Vinaigrette

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

3½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1½ tablespoons maple syrup

2 teaspoons dijon mustard

2 tablespoons shallot, finely chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Balsamic Vinaigrette

1Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, and shallot to a blender.

2Season with salt and pepper to taste and blend mixture until well emulsified and thickened slightly. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.

3Mix all the ingredients in a bowl with the vinaigrette.

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1 Review

Pamela

October 14, 2023

When I read this recipe, I realized I had all the ingredients! Dinner was now planned.
What a big hit! Husband loved it. I loved it! Thank you!

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