Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing. This salad is a perfect blend of sweet cranberries, creamy avocado, and juicy grilled chicken, all tossed together with a zesty orange poppy seed dressing. Whether you’re enjoying a light lunch, hosting a picnic, or serving it as a side at dinner, this salad not only pleases the palate but also adds a splash of color to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb grilled chicken
- 9 oz baby spinach
- 2 medium avocados (cored and diced)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by blending olive oil, canola oil, orange zest and juice, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, and salt until emulsified.
- Stir in poppy seeds and refrigerate.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced grilled chicken, baby spinach, diced avocados, crumbled feta, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg