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This is a sponsored post written by me on
behalf of Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken.
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I recently attended a fabulous luncheon in the city hosted by Foster Farms. The event revolved around wonderful food and great people and lively discussion. The space itself was lovely.
![Foster-Farms-Blogger-Event.jpg Foster Farms Blogger Event](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p-gn50Pvn6o/V76SEI7MS9I/AAAAAAABiRY/9G8201YsiUE/Foster-Farms-Blogger-Event.jpg?imgmax=1600)
The theme of the event was “The New Comfort Food” which was reflected beautifully in the dishes we were served.
![Chicken-Picatta-Noodle-Sopu.jpg Chicken Picatta Noodle Sopu](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V5jKHJNFUHo/V76R9J2CtvI/AAAAAAABiRM/WSBSVxpNXZc/Chicken-Picatta-Noodle-Sopu.jpg?imgmax=1600)
![comfort-food.jpg Comfort food](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dwM71R61mmY/V76SCBewBtI/AAAAAAABiRU/l-zamK5R_SU/comfort-food.jpg?imgmax=1600)
One of the dishes we were served at the luncheon (Roasted Apple Chicken Salad) brought back the familiar flavors of Waldorf chicken salad that my mom used to make when I was a kid.
![balsamic-chicken-and-apple-chicken-salad.jpg Balsamic chicken and apple chicken salad](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lAolxVqn6Io/V76R4XFkrBI/AAAAAAABiRE/RSXTkuvq1bE/balsamic-chicken-and-apple-chicken-salad.jpg?imgmax=1600)
One of the ways I personally have seen my comfort food palette change is with the “lightening” up of dishes I remember as a kid: lighter sauces, grilling or baking instead of frying and the addition of more fresh, local produce and proteins (vs. using canned or frozen.) And so inspired by that chicken salad flavor profile, I came up with a new recipe for the chicken salad I used to have as a kid.
![Honey Balsamic Apple Pecan Chicken Salad Wraps](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aO2X8AZ6Ekk/V76SIvLG6kI/AAAAAAABiRg/_PRRwkls6OE/Honey-Balsamic-Apple-Pecan-Chicken-Salad-Lettuce-Wraps.jpg)
Ingredients:
Salad: 1 Pound Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken Breast
2 Chopped Apples (I used Granny Smith and Fuji)
1 Cup Grapes
1/4 Cup Coarsely Chopped Pecans
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce Leaves or Endive (Optional)
Dressing: 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
3 Tbsp Honey
2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
Instructions:
- Grill chicken breast until fully cooked. Allow to cool and then chop or shred into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
- Combine apples, grapes and pecans in a large bowl and set aside
- To prepare dressing combine yogurt, honey, vinegar and salt and paper. Pour over fruit/nut mixture and gently stir with a wooden spoon.
- Add chicken and toss slightly. Chill.
- Salad can be served as is, or added to a single lettuce or Endive leaf to create an easy to serve lettuce wrap.
![Honey-Balsamic-Chicken-and-Yogurt-Apple-Salad.jpg Honey Balsamic Chicken and Yogurt Apple Salad](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4CeeL-kbi_w/V76SKfs1AUI/AAAAAAABiRk/UkhVR0GTwHI/Honey-Balsamic-Chicken-and-Yogurt-Apple-Salad.jpg?imgmax=1600)
Instead of mayonnaise I used greek yogurt. I used fresh fruit and honey for sweetness. I also used Foster Farms Simply Raised breast fillets which I grilled to add a smoky flavor. As I have shared previously, I exclusively choose Foster Farms chicken (either Simply Raised or Certified Organic) because I feel it is important that my family is served chicken that has never been treated with antibiotics. Plus I love that is a local company based here on the west coast.
![Apple-Pecan-Grape-and-Chicken-Salad.jpg Apple Pecan Grape and Chicken Salad](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RnhoN6TiTOo/V76R1_7n1LI/AAAAAAABiRA/h_PeB9DxmKY/Apple-Pecan-Grape-and-Chicken-Salad.jpg?imgmax=1600)
The apples and grapes are fresh and crisp, and I love the added rich crunch of pecans.
![Honey-Balsamic-Dressing-on-Grilled-Chicken-Saald.jpg Honey Balsamic Dressing on Grilled Chicken Saald](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nVKmmv8uNmE/V76SM8Omd4I/AAAAAAABiRo/d0vxdqJmuvI/Honey-Balsamic-Dressing-on-Grilled-Chicken-Saald.jpg?imgmax=1600)
![Balsamic-Honey-Apple-Chicken-Salad.jpg Balsamic Honey Apple Chicken Salad](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tIdpzTIiOws/V76R6hG81JI/AAAAAAABiRI/1QUdLanrGLE/Balsamic-Honey-Apple-Chicken-Salad.jpg?imgmax=1600)
![Apple-Pecan-Chicken-Salad.jpg Apple Pecan Chicken Salad](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ruOrd54anuQ/V76RskvDf5I/AAAAAAABiQ8/oHMcT4TwIfA/Apple-Pecan-Chicken-Salad.jpg?imgmax=1600)
![Hearts-of-Romaine-and-Endive.jpg Hearts of Romaine and Endive](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8BgxRu6rts8/V76SGgp2ByI/AAAAAAABiRc/_1h_24covjA/Hearts-of-Romaine-and-Endive.jpg?imgmax=1600)
![Chicken-Salad-with-apples-and-pecans-in-Endive.jpg Chicken Salad with apples and pecans in Endive](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p0g8Cey_lhg/V76R_hc5tLI/AAAAAAABiRQ/N3Y8FIC384M/Chicken-Salad-with-apples-and-pecans-in-Endive.jpg?imgmax=1600)
![apple-pecan-chicken-salad-lettuce-wraps.jpg Apple pecan chicken salad lettuce wraps](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-01CbnO1lfSU/V76SP9RMU1I/AAAAAAABiRs/UIHGKAn4c7Y/apple-pecan-chicken-salad-lettuce-wraps.jpg?imgmax=1600)
I definitely would call this a “comfort food”! I couldn’t stop eating it!