Pear Chicken Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Name: Pear Chicken Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups torn romaine; 1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast; 1 medium pear, sliced; 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons maple syrup; Dash salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Classic pear salad gets an innovative makeover with chicken and maple vinaigrette. We like to serve it over crisp romaine for a refreshing experience. —Chrysa Duran, Cambridge, Minnesota

Ingredients

3 cups torn romaine
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium pear, sliced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
Dash salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, pear, cheese and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, maple syrup and salt. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

2-1/2 cups: 420 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein.

Classic pear salad gets an innovative makeover with chicken and maple vinaigrette. We like to serve it over crisp romaine for a refreshing experience. —Chrysa Duran, Cambridge, Minnesota

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