08/26/2026
Harvest Apple Chicken Salad
As summer begins to give way to fall, this salad is a simple way to enjoy seasonal flavors while building a balanced plate with protein, healthy fats, fiber, and colorful produce.
Serves 4
Ingredients
For the Salad
• 6 cups mixed greens
• 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
• 1 Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
• ½ cup dried cranberries (unsweetened if available)
• ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
• ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
For the Dressing
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon raw honey (optional)
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.
Arrange the greens in a large serving bowl and top with the chicken, apple slices, cranberries, pecans, red onion, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with the dressing just before serving and toss gently to coat.
Why We Love It
Balanced meals don't have to be complicated. Combining quality protein, healthy fats, fiber, and seasonal produce helps create steady energy while making it easier to nourish your body consistently. Recipes like this are simple enough for a busy weekday but satisfying enough to become part of your regular routine.
