Chicken, Pear and Walnut Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 252.6
  • Total Fat: 14.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 39.5 mg
  • Sodium: 158.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Protein: 17.7 g

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Introduction

Delicious salad with a lot of flavor Delicious salad with a lot of flavor
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    12 ounces cooked chicken breast, shredded
    4 cups torn mixed greens
    4 cups torn arugula leaves
    2 ounces gorgonzola crumbles
    2 medium pears, cored halved and sliced.
    2 TB chopped fresh basil
    2 TB chopped fresh mint
    1/4 cup champagne or balsamic vinegar
    2 TB extra virgin olive oil
    1 TB dijon style mustard
    2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
    2 green onions, thinly sliced.

Directions

1) In a very large bowl combine the chicken, greens, arugula, cheese, pear slices, basil & mint. Set aside

2) In a screw top jar combine the vinegar, olive oil and mustard. Cover and shake well. Drizzle over chicken mixture. Toss to coat. Top individual servings with walnuts and green onions.

Serving Size: Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KATHYRBL.