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Chicken & Waffle Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

Chicken and waffle salad with maple dijon vinaigrette features all the classic Southern flavors but incorporates some veggies for a healthier spin. It makes it a great lunch option, and even doubles as a family meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Salad Dressing
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 4
Calories: 422kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

For The Waffle Croutons

  • 4 frozen waffles
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

For The Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • salt & pepper, to taste

For The Salad

  • 4-5 baked, breaded chicken tenders- cut into bite sized pieces
  • spring mix greens
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Instructions

To Make The Waffle Croutons

  • Using sharp kitchen shears, cut your waffles into bite-sized pieces. Spread them out onto a baking sheet. Drizzle them with the melted butter & toss to coat. Spread out again and bake at 350 degrees, for 7-10 minutes, until toasted and golden brown.
    4 frozen waffles, 2 tbsp melted butter

To Make The Vinaigrette

  • In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients. Using a whisk, whip all of the ingredients together until they're evenly incorporated.
    1/3 cup oil, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp vinegar, salt & pepper, to taste

To Make The Salad

  • On a serving platter, or in a large bowl, make a bed of greens. Add the chicken pieces and waffle croutons to it. Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Toss, if desired, to evenly coat.
    4-5 baked, breaded chicken tenders- cut into bite sized pieces, spring mix greens

Notes

  • Use whatever frozen waffle brand you like but make sure they are plain and not blueberry or chocolate chip, etc.
  • If you don't have chicken tenders on hand to bake, you could substitute chicken nuggets or even rotisserie chicken.
  • Double the recipe to feed a group!

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1182IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 3mg