Pear & Arugula Salad with Chicken

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Pear & Arugula Salad with Chicken

Course: Salad
Keyword: chicken, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free
Calorie: 300-400, Under 350
Protein: 31+g, Over 20g, Over 25g
Servings: 2
Calories: 314kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ozs Chicken Breast
  • 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp Sea Salt
  • 4 cups Arugula
  • 1 Pear (chopped)
  • 2 tbsps Red Onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp Walnuts (finely chopped)
  • 3 tbsps Balsamic Vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and season with salt and Italian seasoning. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Let the chicken rest for five to 10 minutes then cut it into slices.
  • Meanwhile, divide the arugula between plates and top with the pear, red onion, and chopped walnuts. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and top with the sliced chicken. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Leftovers

    Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Slice the pears just before serving for best results.
  • Nut-Free

    Omit the walnuts or use sunflower or pumpkin seeds instead.
  • No Chicken

    Use salmon, shrimp, chickpeas, or tofu instead.
  • No Arugula

    Use baby spinach instead.
  • No Pear

    Use apple instead.
  • More Fat

    Add extra virgin olive oil and mix with the balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 241mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1023IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg

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