March 30, 2021

RECIPE: Spring Citrus Salad with Spicy Pecans

Spring is here in Wisconsin! The chilly days are giving way to blooming flowers and fresh spring salad greens. Longer days make a cool, crisp, citrusy salad a perfect dinner. To add wonderful crunch and quality protein, we added Fortune Favors The Spicy pecans and baked chicken breast to this simple yet delicious salad, adapted from Recipes | ILovePecans. This recipe is gluten-free and keto-friendly, and vegan if you skip the chicken!

Ingredients

6 cups greens1-1/2 cups sliced and peeled oranges1-1/2 cups The Spicy pecans, chopped¼ cup of purple onions, chopped2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed8 Tbsp. vinaigrette dressing (can include flavors similar to raspberry)

Instructions

1. Mix together all ingredients2. Add dressing just before serving

Check out this recipe for perfectly baked chicken breasts everytime: https://downshiftology.com/recipes/baked-chicken-breasts/

Prep time: 10 mins (can do you while cooking the chicken!)

Chicken cook time:  20-25 mins