Fresh and Flavorful Cape Cod Salad You’ll Crave All Week
Experience the vibrant flavors of Cape Cod in this delicious salad featuring fresh greens, chicken, apples, and cranberries.
Equipment
- Salad Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- salad spinner
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed salad greens arugula, spinach, and romaine
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast diced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 medium apple diced, tart variety like Granny Smith
- ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens, placing them into a large salad bowl.
- If using raw chicken breast, season and grill or sauté until fully cooked, then dice.
- Dice the apple, keeping the skin on, and set aside.
- Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
- Combine the diced chicken, dried cranberries, and nuts into the salad bowl.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust dressing to taste just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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