Pecan Chicken Salad

If I had to pick the #1 salad my family makes ALLLLL the time on constant repeat, it would have to be this Pecan Chicken Salad!

The real magic is in the quick Maple-Balsamic Dressing.

– Mixed gourmet/spring greens – Chopped apple – Pecans – Dried cranberries – Crumbled goat cheese – Cooked chicken breasts

Place greens in a large serving bowl, layering in some of the apples, pecans, dried cranberries, and goat cheese as you build the salad.

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Sprinkle the remaining apples, pecans, cranberries, and cheese over top of greens, and arrange the chicken on top.

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For the dressing, whisk together balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, mustard, and salt until emulsified.

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Dress the salad just before serving, or pass the dressing at the table.

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