Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

Apple Pecan Chicken Salad with Raspberry

Vinaigrette

If you haven’t heard of this chicken apple pecan salad before, let me explain. It’s the perfect combination of flavors. The chicken provides a hearty protein source. The apples give a refreshing crunch while the candied pecans adds a sweet nutty flavor and texture to the dish. The blue cheese adds a creamy zing. The dried cranberries add another kiss of flavor and sweetness. And to top it all off, the raspberry vinaigrette ties all the ingredients together perfectly. 

This sweet, savory, and refreshing copycat Wendy's apple pecan salad is loaded with protein and a ...

Ingredients

2 cups Romaine Lettuce

2 cups Spring Mix

1 cup Chopped Apple (I like pink lady, honeycrisp or fuji!)

⅓ cup Dried Cranberries

⅓ cup Roasted Pecans (you can use honey roasted for an extra pop of sweetness!) I like the candied ones from Trader Joes

1/4 cup blue cheese

Dressing Options: Annie's Raspberry Vinaigrette , Walden Farms or make your own.

Ingredients- Raspberry Vinaigrette

1 cup fresh raspberries, washed

1/3 cup olive oil or Avocado Oil

5 tablespoons honey (or other vegan honey substitute)

2-3 tablespoon raspberry vinegar or white wine vinegar

pinch of salt (optional)