Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/4 c. reduced fat sour cream or plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. white balsamic or white wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. poppy seeds (optional, don’t need buy these just for this)
Salad
- 2 chicken breasts about 1 pound total
- seasoned salt
- 12 oz. mixed baby greens
- 4 oz. smoked gouda diced into 1/2″ cubes
- 2 c. grapes cut lengthwise in half (I used a medley of green, red, and black, but any variety will be fine)
- 1 large apple diced into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- Spray a skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of chicken breasts with seasoned salt, and cook in hot skillet until heated through (12-15 minutes). Allow to cool slightly, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Meanwhile, add all dressing ingredients to a container with a tight fitting lid. Shake it very, very well, stirring once to evenly distribute the honey. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, add salad greens, gouda, grapes, apple, and chicken. Pour prepared dressing over the salad, and toss to coat. Dinner is served!
Notes
I think alfalfa sprouts would be a great addition to this salad. They were not available at my grocery store, but I will try to add them next time!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main
12 comments
The dressing was awesome. I used a cranberry pear white balsamic vinegar which really added depth. We did not have grapes; however, sliced celery and granny Smith apple really added crunch. I will make this again.
Hi Paul, so glad you liked it. Celery is a great addition to the salad!
Wow, this salad is great! Really good balance of flavors, and easily customized. I’d never made a dressing without oil before, and I liked it better than any other dressing I’ve made. Thanks for this recipe!
Thank you so much, Stephanie! I’m really happy you liked it!
Like Robin, I think the salad would benefit from some slivered almonds and maybe some
chia seed. It looks wonderful and I will be making this soon. I think my husband will love it.
I hope you like it, Betty! Definitely have fun with it and add whatever else you like. I’ll have to try chia seed in salad next time!
I’m not sure why, but my brain is screaming for Pecans with this recipe. Maybe slivered Almonds? I feel the need for crunchy/nutty.
Adding almonds is a great idea, Robin. That’s the great thing about salad: You can throw in whatever you want! Thanks for your comment :)
Thanks for your recipes. Will try very soon. Wish there were some way to print the pictures, too. It really helps when I’m flipping through recipes to choose one.
Hi, Jean. Thanks so much for your comment! I just made a change so a small picture will print with the recipe. Let me know what you think :)
I love salads and this one looks lovely! The smoked gouda and grapes sound wonderful and I really like the poppy seed dressing combined with everything here too :)
Thank you, Kelly! I need to make salads more often. They are always a good dinner!