Autumn Harvest Salad with Sweet Dijon Vinaigrette

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Autumn Harvest Salad with Sweet Dijon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 4 cups lettuce or spring mix
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast*
  • 1 cup fuji apples, chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 2/3 cup pecan halves or pieces

For the Sweet Dijon Vinaigrette:

  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

To make the salad:

  1. Place the eggs in a saucepan and fill with water until the eggs are completely submerged. Set over high heat. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Turn off the heat and cover the saucepan with a lid. If you’re using an electric stove, remove the saucepan from the burner. Leave the eggs covered for 10-11 minutes. Remove eggs from saucepan with slotted soon, tap the eggs gently against the countertop to just crack the shell. Place the eggs in an ice water bath for 2 minutes. Peel and dice.

To make the dijon vinaigrette:

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a mason jar, screw the lid on tight and give it a few good shakes until the all the ingredients are mixed and the dressing thickens just slightly.

To assemble:

  1. In a large bowl combine all the salad ingredients listed. Toss in the dressing just before servingHow many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first weHer and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us atdietaefectiva.net  To learn more about our program CG