Grilled Chicken, Bacon, and Pear Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Grilled Chicken, Bacon, and Pear Salad with Poppyseed dressing is made with crisp romaine lettuce, tender and juicy grilled chicken and pears. Topped with Walnuts, feta cheese, and a creamy poppyseed dressing this salad is phenomenal!
Ingredients
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 6 strips of bacon cooked til crispy (or to desired doneness) and chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
- 2 pears sliced
- 1/2 red onion sliced
!poppyseed dressing
- 3/4 cups reduced fat mayo
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2/ tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard.
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to use.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium heat 5-8 minutes on each side until cooked through and lightly browned on the outside.
- While chicken is grilling prepare the candied walnuts. Preheat a pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir walnuts for 2-3 minutes. Add sugar and continue to stir until sugar is dissolved and walnuts are coated. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool. Crush slightly and set aside.
- Arrange salads with lettuce on the bottom, then top with chicken, pears, onions, bacon, and cheese. Serve with poppyseed dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 21gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 494mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 4gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 102IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg