Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing. This delightful dish combines fresh spinach, creamy avocado, and juicy grilled chicken, all tossed in a homemade orange poppy seed dressing that elevates the entire experience. Perfect for lunches, dinner parties, or as a meal prep option, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying. With its colorful presentation and delicious taste, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb grilled chicken
- 9 oz baby spinach
- 2 medium avocados (cored and diced)
- 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, fresh orange juice, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, and salt until emulsified. Stir in poppy seeds and refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled chicken, baby spinach, diced avocados, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg