Entrée Salad
Cranberry, Pecan, and Apple Salad
no cooking required and 5 minute prep
Prep & Cook Time: 5-10 min.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Pecans), Milk
Chef
Sarah Thomsen
Turn off the stove and put away the knives… Home Chef is offering meals quick enough to throw together as you’re walking out the door and tasty enough to meet our (and your) high standards for quality meals with fresh ingredients. We also pack in enough ingredients for two meals, giving you way more bang than your fast food buck ever would. Save the hot oven and pots and pans for another time; we’ve got quick and delicious covered.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 1 Fuji Apple
- 5 oz. Spring Mix
- 2 fl. oz. Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette
- 1 oz. Dried Cranberries
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1 oz. Pecans
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1 oz. Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) pOJJNROy
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Calories410
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Carbohydrates33g
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Fat63g
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Protein7g
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Sodium200mg
Recipe Steps
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using roasted chicken breast, remove from packaging. Place in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until warm, 1-2 minutes. Add chicken to salad and toss to combine.
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If using salmon, pat dry and season flesh side with ¼ tsp. salt and a pinch pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add salmon, skin side up, to hot pan and sear until golden brown and salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes per side. Flake salmon and serve on salad.
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If using chicken breasts, pat dry and season both sides with pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side. Slice chicken into ½" pieces and serve on salad.
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1 Make the Salad
Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Quarter apple and remove core. Cut into 1/2" slices. Toss spring mix and apple with dressing. Garnish with pecans, cranberries, and cheese. Bon appétit!
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