6cupsSuper Greensany lettuce mix you like is fine (about 110 grams)
4tbspBalsamic Vinaigrette
¼cupWalnuts(about 40 grams)
¼cupDried Cranberries(about 30 grams)
1tbspGoat Cheese
Instructions
Heat a large stovetop pan to medium heat, while the pan is heating season the chicken breast on both sides, using black pepper and garlic powder. Once the pan is hot, add the extra virgin olive oil to the pan.
Place the chicken immediately in the pan, leave it there on medium heat for 2 minutes, then flip to the other side and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Both sides should start to become golden brown, but the center will still look uncooked, if not golden, give each side another minute, your pan wasn’t hot enough. Then turn the heat to low and cover the chicken with a lid. Let it cook for about 8 minutes, then flip and cover again for additional 8 minutes.
After 8 minutes on each side covered, the chicken should be done. But this does depend on the size of the chicken breast these times are based on an 8 oz breast. My rule of thumb is, once covered, cook the chicken for 1 minute per ounce per side. I find that this delivers a perfect juicy chicken breast every time.It is always best to check the internal temperature of the chicken before serving.
While the chicken is cooking slice your cucumber and apple.
I like to toss my greens in my dressing before assembling my salads, this allows the dressing to be evenly distributed throughout the salad and allows you to use less dressing. Place your greens in a large bowl, pour your dressing over top, and toss until your greens are evenly dressed. Then sperate your greens into serving bowls.
Top your greens with the sliced cucumber, apple, walnuts, and cranberries.
Using a fork, scrap your goat cheese over top of your salad to allow crumbles to fall into your salad. This is easiest when your goat cheese is cold, pulled straight from the fridge, and not at room temperature.
Once your chicken is done, remove it from the pan, and slice it into thin slices, add the slices to your salads. Enjoy!
Macro Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366Calories from Fat 158
% Daily Value*
Fat 17.6g27%
Saturated Fat 2.3g14%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 3.5mg1%
Sodium 419.4mg18%
Potassium 357.4mg10%
Carbohydrates 23.4g8%
Fiber 3.6g15%
Sugar 17.7g20%
Protein 30.2g60%
Vitamin A 79.8IU2%
Vitamin C 46.1mg56%
Calcium 13.6mg1%
Iron 6.8mg38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.