Chicken, Apple, and Smoked Gouda Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Chicken, Apple, and Smoked Gouda Salad
30 min.
6
452kcal

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Craving a lunch that's both satisfying and bursting with flavor? Look no further than this Chicken, Apple, and Smoked Gouda Salad! It's a symphony of textures and tastes, perfect as a light yet filling main course, a delightful side dish, or a packed lunch that will make your colleagues envious. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes!

Imagine tender shredded chicken mingling with crisp celery, sweet-tart Gala apples, and the smoky, creamy goodness of Gouda. The crunch of salted roasted pecans adds another layer of delightful complexity, while the bright zest of red onion and the sweetness of dried cranberries bring everything together. This salad is a wonderfully balanced combination of healthy and indulgent.

And because it's naturally gluten-free, it's a dish everyone can enjoy! Dressed with a tangy-sweet homemade Honey-Mustard Dressing (or your favorite store-bought brand), each bite is a burst of incredible flavor. It's a truly delightful way to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal, all while staying on budget.

Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a weekend picnic, or a potluck gathering, this Chicken, Apple, and Smoked Gouda Salad is sure to become a new favorite! Its vibrant colors and fresh ingredients make it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Get ready to experience the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and smoky!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups celery thinly sliced
  • lb gala apples thinly sliced
  • oz gouda cheese smoked shredded
  • servings honey-mustard dressing 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • cup roasted pecans salted
  • small onion red halved sliced
  • cups meat from a rotisserie chicken shredded cooked
  • oz baby spinach and spring greens mix 
  • cup cranberries dried sweetened

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Toss apple slices with lemon juice.
  2. Layer salad greens, apples, chicken, and next 5 ingredients in a large glass bowl.
  3. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 8 hours. Toss salad with 1/4 cup Honey-Mustard Dressing just before serving.
  4. Serve with remaining dressing.
  5. Note: We tested with Fresh Express 50/50 Spring
  6. Mix and Baby Spinach.

Nutrition Facts

Calories452kcal
Protein23.15%
Fat47.6%
Carbs29.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.33
Glycemic Load
3.49
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.3400000878%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.08mg
Delphinidin
1.22mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
2.18mg
Epigallocatechin
1.13mg
Epicatechin
5.83mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.52mg
Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.72mg
Luteolin
0.36mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.49mg
Quercetin
7.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:451.88kcal
22.59%
Fat:24.73g
38.05%
Saturated Fat:7.34g
45.86%
Carbohydrates:34.2g
11.4%
Net Carbohydrates:29g
10.55%
Sugar:25.25g
28.06%
Cholesterol:84.82mg
28.27%
Sodium:319.8mg
13.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.06g
54.12%
Manganese:0.93mg
46.47%
Phosphorus:367.66mg
36.77%
Selenium:22.39µg
31.99%
Vitamin B3:6.17mg
30.85%
Calcium:243.05mg
24.31%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.43%
Fiber:5.2g
20.8%
Zinc:3.09mg
20.62%
Vitamin C:14.35mg
17.4%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.39%
Copper:0.31mg
15.61%
Potassium:499.37mg
14.27%
Magnesium:55.5mg
13.88%
Vitamin A:674.46IU
13.49%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.31%
Vitamin B5:1.13mg
11.34%
Vitamin K:11.9µg
11.33%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.66%
Iron:1.77mg
9.85%
Folate:39.41µg
9.85%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.26%
Source:My Recipes