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Chicken and Fig Summer Salad

My favorite salad dedicated to the last days of summer. The chicken, fig, and blue cheese really make this salad sing.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast cut into 1” pieces
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz baby spinach
  • 3 figs quartered
  • Walnuts
  • Blue cheese crumbles
Honey Balsamic Dressing
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

instructions

  • Combine 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1/4 garlic powder in a small bowl. Season the cut chicken breast with the spice mixture. Heat a small sauté pan over medium heat with 1 Tbsp olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the seasoned chicken breast pieces. Cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper for the dressing. Set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl, add the baby spinach. Top with chicken, quartered figs, walnuts and blue cheese crumbles. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over the top. Eat immediately and enjoy the flavors of summer!
Category: Main Dish