Arugula Apple Chicken Salad
This vibrant, nutrient-rich Arugula Apple Chicken Salad is the perfect mix of savory, sweet, and crunchy. Loaded with fresh veggies, juicy chicken, and a maple Dijon dressing that ties it all together—it’s the kind of salad that feels like a treat, not a chore.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (for chicken & sweet potato)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
2 cups arugula
½ Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
½ cucumber, chopped
½ Japanese sweet potato, roasted or air-fried
2 tbsp crumbled feta
1 tbsp pistachios
1 grilled or sautéed chicken breast, sliced
1 tbsp microgreens (optional but lovely)
Maple Dijon Dressing
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Pinch of sea salt and pepper
Instructions
Start with a base of arugula in a large bowl.
Layer in sliced apple, cucumber, sweet potato, and feta.
Add pistachios and microgreens for texture and extra greens.
Top with warm, sliced chicken.
Whisk all dressing ingredients together and drizzle over the salad.
Toss gently and serve fresh.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
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