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Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette and Grilled Chicken Salad

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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Salads
Ingredients Method

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
  • 1/3 c craisins
  • ½ apple sliced into bite sized pieces
  • 1/3 c red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ c roughly chopped pecans
  • ¼ c crumbled feta

Method
 

  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.