Sweet N Tangy Pear Salad with Chicken Strips

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Sweet N Tangy Pear Salad with Chicken Strips, a perfect harmony of savory, sweet, and crunchy elements! Juicy, golden-browned chicken strips seasoned with paprika and garlic pair beautifully with crisp mixed greens, ripe pears, tangy dried cranberries, creamy crumbled feta, and nutty pecans. A luscious homemade balsamic-honey dressing ties it all together with a deliciously tangy-sweet kick. Ready in just 35 minutes, this wholesome and visually stunning salad is ideal for a quick lunch, light dinner, or even an elegant party dish. Packed with flavor and texture, this recipe offers the ultimate balance of healthful ingredients and indulgent taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 2 pieces Ripe pears
• 0.5 cup Cranberries (dried)
• 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder on both sides.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

Step 3

While the chicken cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 4

Wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 5

Quarter and core the pears, then slice thinly. Add the pear slices to the salad greens.

Step 6

Sprinkle the cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped pecans over the salad.

Step 7

Top the salad with the sliced chicken strips.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, or serve with the dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1191.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1955.0

Total Fat 96.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 349.2mg	0%
Sodium 3828.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 116.2g
Protein 124.4g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 400.6mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 2089.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.9%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 31.0%