Arugula, Apple, and Grilled Chicken Salad

This Arugula, Apple, and Grilled Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is light, fresh, and full of flavor. Arugula, sliced green apples, walnuts, golden raisins, and tender grilled chicken tossed in an easy poppy seed dressing. Perfect to serve as a main dish or along side a bowl of soup. You could substitute grilled chicken for steak or salmon.

Highlights of this arugula salad:

• Light & fresh
• Buttery crunch from the walnuts
• Chewy golden raisins
• Crispy Apples
• Good mix of sweet and salty

Tools I used for this easy recipe:

• Serving Platter – a great neutral option for serving salads or pastas
• Pint Mason Jars – perfect for shaking up salad dressings, any extra dressing can easily be stored
• Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls – perfect for mixing the salad

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Grocery List:

• Arugula (could substitute a baby spinach mix)
• Green apples
• Walnuts or pine nuts
• Grilled chicken (could substitute salmon or grilled steak)
• Blue cheese
• Golden raisins or dried cranberries
• Olive oil
• Dijon mustard
• Orange juice
• Poppy Seeds
• Garlic
• Honey
• Salt & pepper

Poppy seed dressing is quick and so flavorful, store any excess dressing in the fridge for up to a month.

Instructions:

For the poppy seed dressing:

• In a mason jar combine the olive oil, orange juice, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds. Place on the lid and shake well until combined.
• In a large mixing bowl add in the arugula, green apples, and walnuts. Drizzle on the poppy seed dressing and toss to combine. Transfer onto a serving platter and top with the sliced grilled chicken, golden raisins, and blue cheese if desired. Serve immediately.