Maple Pecan Chicken Salad Sweet and Savory Maple Pecan Chicken Salad with Apples and Greens Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped 1/2 apple, diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2 green onions, sliced 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped 4 cups mixed salad greens or spinach Dressing: 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pecans, apple, cranberries, green onions, and celery. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve over a bed of mixed greens or spinach. Optional: drizzle with extra maple syrup and sprinkle with more pecans before serving. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes Kcal: 360 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #maplepecanchickensalad #fallflavors #chickensaladrecipe #healthylunch #sweetandsavory #autumnsalad #maplesyruprecipes #pecanlover #easymealideas #lightlunch #crunchysalad #homemadesalad #quickandeasy #wholefoods #flavorfusion #applechickensalad #dairyfreeoption #glutenfreelunch #mealprepideas #cleaneats Sweet, savory, and irresistibly crunchy This Maple Pecan Chicken Salad is a fall-inspired favorite that works all year round!

Chicken Salad with Lime and Mint Refreshing Lime-Mint Chicken Salad with Crisp Veggies and Herbs Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced 1/2 avocado, diced 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil Juice of 2 limes 1 teaspoon honey Salt and black pepper, to taste Optional: Crushed peanuts or cashews for topping Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, mint, and cilantro. Pour the lime dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Chill for 10–15 minutes if desired, then top with crushed nuts just before serving for extra crunch. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 2 servings #chickensalad #limeandmint #freshherbs #lowcarbrecipes #summermeals #easyhealthyrecipes #proteinpacked #refreshingflavors #glutenfreeeats #mealprepideas #quicklunchideas #avocadosalad #mintrecipes #cleaneating #lightdinners #brightflavors #healthyfats #chickenrecipes #crunchysalad #saladbowl Cool, crisp, and full of flavor This Chicken Salad with Lime and Mint is everything you need for a refreshing lunch!

Cranberry and Pecan Salad Fresh Greens with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Pecans, and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients: 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., baby spinach, arugula, romaine) 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 crisp apple (e.g., Honeycrisp), thinly sliced For the Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Directions: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cranberries, pecans, red onion, and apple slices. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and toss gently to coat. Top with crumbled goat cheese or feta. Serve immediately for maximum freshness and crunch. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes Kcal: 240 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #cranberrysalad #pecansalad #holidayrecipes #wintersalad #saladwithfruit #balsamicvinaigrette #easygreens #goatcheeselove #fresheats #healthyrecipes #lightlunchideas #fallflavors #applepecansalad #simpleandfresh #seasonaleating #veggielovers #quicklunchideas #superfoodsalad #fruitandnutcombo #crunchysalad Crisp greens + sweet cranberries + toasted pecans = salad perfection This 10-minute dish is fresh, festive, and full of flavor!

Lawn Mower Salad Fresh Garden "Lawn Mower" Salad with Ranch and Crunchy Veggies Ingredients: 3 cups finely shredded lettuce 1 cup finely chopped spinach 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/3 cup real bacon bits or crumbled cooked bacon 1/2 cup ranch dressing (or your favorite creamy dressing) Salt and black pepper to taste Directions: In a large bowl, toss together the shredded lettuce, spinach, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, celery, and red onion. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits to the bowl and mix gently. Drizzle with ranch dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Let chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for the best flavor. Serve cold and enjoy as a hearty side or light meal! Prep Time: 10 minutes | Chill Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes Kcal: 285 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #lawnmowersalad #ranchsalad #freshveggies #backyardsalad #summereats #saladrecipes #crunchysalad #familymeals #homemadesalad #veggielove #quicklunch #gardensalad #saladwithbacon #ranchdressing #lunchinspo #freshgreens #saladtime #comfortsalads #flavorpacked #quickfreshfood It’s called Lawn Mower Salad for a reason — it’s fresh, green, and packed with crunchy goodness! Add ranch and bacon, and you’ve got a backyard classic.

Collard Green and Apple Salad Crisp Collard Greens with Sweet Apple and Tangy Dijon Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves finely shredded 2 apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional) Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt, to taste For the Dijon Vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: In a large bowl, combine the shredded collard greens with the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Massage the greens for 1–2 minutes to soften. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients: olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced apples, red onion, toasted walnuts, and feta (if using) to the bowl with the collard greens. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately or let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes Kcal: Approximately 220 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #collardgreens #applesalad #healthyrecipes #autumnsalads #leafygreens #vitaminrich #crunchysalad #homemadesalad #seasonaleating #quicklunch #saladideas #greensalad #dairyoptional #nuttycrunch #foodblogfeed #freshflavors #easymeals #plantforward #collardgreenrecipes #applerecipes This Collard Green and Apple Salad is crunchy, refreshing, and packed with fall flavors! Perfect for a light lunch or holiday side