with Almond Pralines
A summery salad that is simple and tasty is good any time of the year! Mixed greens are tossed with a stellar blueberry vinaigrette, while roasted chicken brings a filling protein hit. And who can say no to sweet and crunchy almond pralines to top things off?! Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie and carbohydrate amount.
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Chicken Breast Tenders
620 g
Spring Mix
113 g
Gala Apple
1 unit(s)
Balsamic Vinegar
1 tbsp
Whole Grain Mustard
1 tbsp
Blueberry Jam
2 tbsp
Garlic Salt
1 tsp
Almonds, sliced
28 g
Oil
2.5 tbsp
Sugar
1 tbsp
Salt
0.125 tsp
Pepper
0.125 tsp
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-low heat.When hot, add almonds, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) sugar and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) water to the dry pan. Toast, stirring often, until almonds are golden-brown and coated in caramel glaze, 3-4 min.Carefully arrange almond pralines on a plate in a single layer. (NOTE: Be careful, caramel will be hot! Do not touch pralines until cool.)Sprinkle a pinch of salt over top.
Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with garlic salt and pepper.When almond pralines are done, reheat the same pan over medium.When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil, then chicken. Cook until golden-brown and cooked through, 3-4 min per side.** (NOTE: Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook chicken in 2 batches, using 1/2 tbsp oil per batch, if needed.)
While chicken cooks, core, then cut apple into 1/2-inch pieces.Add vinegar, blueberry jam, mustard, 1 tsp (2 tsp) water and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) oil to a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then whisk to combine.When chicken is done, add spring mix to a large bowl. Drizzle half the blueberry vinaigrette over top, then toss to coat.
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.Divide salad between plates. Top with apples, then chicken. Drizzle remaining blueberry vinaigrette over top. Sprinkle with almond pralines.
760
kcal
Calories
33
g
Fat
4.5
g
Saturated Fat
39
g
Carbohydrate
30
g
Sugar
4
g
Dietary Fiber
74
g
Protein
225
mg
Cholesterol
930
mg
Sodium
0
g
Trans Fat
1350
mg
Potassium
100
mg
Calcium
2.75
mg
Iron