Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette and Grilled Chicken Salad
 
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An easy maple balsamic vinaigrette that pairs nicely with maple glazed grilled chicken, apple, carissin, onion and walnut for a satisfying dinner salad.
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Recipe type: Salads
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • Dressing:
  • 1 T + 2 t maple syrup
  • 3-4 t white balsamic vinegar
  • 1-1/4 t Dijon mustard
  • ¼ c olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Salad:
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Maple syrup
  • Spinach, spring greens, or chopped romaine
  • ⅓ c craisins
  • ½ apple, sliced into bite sized pieces
  • ⅓ c red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ c roughly chopped pecans
  • ¼ c crumbled feta
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
  2. Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl, start first with the smallest amount of white balsamic. Whisk until well combined. Taste and season as desired.
  3. Season chicken with garlic, salt and pepper. Grill for 3 minutes per side. Brush one side with maple syrup. Cook for one minute. Flip brush other side with maple syrup and cook for another minute or until done. Remove from grill and cool for 5 minute then slice into bite sized pieces.
  4. To build the salad pile chicken, craisins, apple, onion, pecans and feta on top of the lettuce. Toss with maple balsamic dressing and serve.
Recipe by Gravel & Dine at https://gravelanddine.com/maple-balsamic-vinaigrette-and-grilled-chicken-salad/