Go Back Email Link
+ servings
chicken pomegranate and arugula crunch salad in bowl.

Healthy Chicken, Pomegranate, And Arugula Crunch Salad

Author: Sarah Jenkins
This healthy salad is full of crisp greens, filling chicken, and immune-boosting pomegranate seeds. Added crunch from toasted walnuts, a sprinkle of creamy gorgonzola and a tangy dressing make this salad a great option for a satisfying lunch or a light dinner.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large handfuls of baby arugula or rocket
  • 2 chicken breasts, grilled or sauteed
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
  • ½ cup gorgonzola cheese, crubmled
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry your arugula and place in a serving bowl.
  • Chop your chicken into strips and grill or sauté over the stove (I typically just season the chicken breast well with salt and pepper and heat on the stove top until cooked through – you can do a big batch of these all at once and then keep them in the fridge to throw on salads, in pastas, etc. all week long – it’s a great time-saver!)
  • While your chicken is cooking, toast your walnuts. Just heat them in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant – be careful with these and keep a close eye on them – they can burn quickly!
  • Top your salad with the chicken strips, toasted walnuts, cheese and pomegranates.
  • Mix your salad ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad, or serve on the side.
Keyword 20-minute dinner, easy salad, healthy salad, weeknight dinner
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!