Chicken Bacon Cheddar and Medjool Date Salad
The slight spiciness of the watercress, blended with baby spinach to tone it down just a bit, is so fresh. It works well with the sharpness of the cheddar, the saltiness of the bacon, and it's balanced by the naturally sweet bites of Medjool date.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 675kcal
Ingredients
Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chicken Bacon Cheddar Date Salad
- 12 ounces roasted chicken breast skin removed and shredded (roughly the weight of both breasts on a standard size rotisserie chicken)
- ½ pound applewood smoked bacon pan-fried and crumbled (8 slices)
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (½ cup)
- 6 Natural Delights Medjool Dates pitted and finely chopped
- 3 cups packed watercress
- 3 cups packed baby spinach
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken, bacon, cheddar, Medjool dates, and toss. Add the watercress and spinach and toss gently to combine.
- Divide the salad among 4 serving plates and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 675kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 810mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 3300IU | Vitamin C: 17.3mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 2.3mg