22 Dec Chicken Apple Harvest Salad

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon whole grain mustard

1 teaspoon honey (optional)

½ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 small shallot, very thinly sliced

2 cups chopped apple (from about 2 medium apples)

2 cups chopped celery (from about 8–10 stalks)

2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts or thighs

1/3  cup chopped roasted, salted cashews

4 cups arugula or spinach (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, salt, vinegar, and olive oil until well combined.

2. Add the shallot, stir and allow to sit for 5 minutes.

3. Add the apple, celery, cooked chicken, and cashews, stirring until well combined.

4. Serve over greens if you like.