With its crunchy pecans, apples, and sweet potato, this protein-rich salad features many of your favorite fall flavors.

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Note: Apples can be peeled if you prefer.

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 Prep Time 15 mins

 Cook Time 37 mins

 Total Time 2 hrs 52 mins

 Servings 6 servings

 Calories 176 kcal

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Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

• 1 Tbsp. stoneground mustard

• 1 Tbsp. raw honey

• 6½ tsp. olive oil, divided use

• 8 oz. raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless, sliced

• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, sliced

• 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, sliced

• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon

• Nonstick cooking spray

• 1 head green leaf lettuce, torn or chopped

• 2 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese

• 2 Tbsp. raw pecan pieces, toasted

 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425° F.

2. Combine vinegar, mustard, and honey in a medium bowl; whisk to blend.

3. Slowly add 6 tsp. oil, whisking continuously until blended.

4. Place one third vinegar mixture in a resealable bag. Add chicken; mix well. Marinate, refrigerated, for at least 2 hours. Set aside remaining vinegar mixture for salad dressing. 

5. While chicken is marinating, combine sweet potato, apple, cinnamon, and remaining ½ tsp. oil in a medium bowl; toss to blend. Place on a baking sheet lightly coated with spray. Bake for 10 minutes, turn, bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Set aside to cool.

6. Remove chicken from marinade; discard used marinade.

7. Place chicken on a baking sheet lightly coated with spray. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until cooked through. Set aside to cool.

8. Combine lettuce, sweet potato mixture, chicken, cheese, and pecans; toss gently to blend.

9. Drizzle with remaining dressing; toss gently to blend.

10. Divide evenly between six serving plates.

 

Recipe Notes
The Nutrition Facts below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Chicken, Apple, and Sweet Potato Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 176

Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 25mg 8%

Sodium 222mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 17g 6%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 10g

Protein 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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source: Beachbody On Demand Blog