Pear Chicken Salad with Maple Vinaigrette Recipe

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Classic pear salad gets an innovative makeover with chicken and maple vinaigrette. This special main dish from Chrysa Duran of Cambridge, Minnesota is served over crisp romaine for a refreshing experience.

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Pear Chicken Salad with Maple Vinaigrette Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 2 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups torn romaine
  • 1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 1 medium pear, sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • Dash salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the romaine, chicken, pear, cheese and cranberries. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup and salt; whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2-1/2 cups equals 420 calories, 21 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 67 mg cholesterol, 365 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Pear Chicken Salad with Maple Vinaigrette in Cooking for 2 Fall 2008, p39

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2009 by jdawn

I am curious why you include a recipe that can only be seen if you subscribe to one of your magazines. Most of the recipes here are shared.

 
 
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