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Chicken, Apple and Pecan Salad

4 Servings ~ 10 min
  • 200g chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 1 small lettuce head
  • 3 leaves fancy lettuce (optional)
  • 1 medium yellow pepper
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 medium granny smith apple
  • 1 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 1 large tomato
  • Handful pecan nuts
  • Handful white seedless grapes

If you’re looking for something lean, something light, something quick then this here salad is your baby! My family and I enjoyed the flavours and just how refreshing it was. You can have this as is for a light lunch or supper. You could also serve this salad with roast potatoes and a sauce. Or some rice and gravy.

Resources/Equipment You Will Need

  • Frying pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Tablespoon
  • Bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board

Quick Instructions

  1. Get your ingredients together. These include 200g chicken breast, cut into strips; 1 small lettuce head; 3 leaves fancy or purple lettuce (optional); 1 medium yellow pepper or red sweet pepper; 1 medium English cucumber; 1 medium granny smith apple; 1 tbsp red onion, finely chopped; 1 small cucumber; 1 large tomato; Handful pecan nuts and Handful white seedless grapes.
  2. Fry your chicken strips in little oil until tender and cooked through. About 5-8 min. Set them aside and allow them to cool.
  3. In the meantime, break the lettuce roughly into the bowl.  Cut the remaining vegetables and fruit anyhow you wish. Add all the ingredients to the bowl in no particular order, layering them neatly (we eat with our eyes first!)
  4. Serve right away or cover with cling wrap and refrigerate until required.
  5. Drizzle some salad dressing before serving (optional). Enjoy!
Also see  Green Salad II
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Serve as is as a light meal…or with a bit of starch on the side. If you enjoy a variety of dishes with chicken, we suggest this collection of recipes with chicken and rice.