Chicken and Spinach Salad

Elevate your salad game with this flavor-packed Chicken and Spinach Salad, a perfect blend of tender grilled chicken, vibrant veggies, and a tangy-sweet balsamic dressing. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, creamy crumbled feta, and crunchy toasted almonds atop a bed of fresh baby spinach, this dish delivers an irresistible mix of textures and flavors. The seasoned chicken is seared to perfection with paprika and garlic powder, adding a smoky depth, while the homemade balsamic dressing brings just the right balance of sweetness and tanginess. Ready in just 30 minutes, this nutritious and protein-packed salad is an ideal choice for a quick lunch, light dinner, or a crowd-pleasing entrée at any gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 piece cucumber, sliced
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Rub the chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Cook the chicken on the preheated pan for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

Step 4

While the chicken cooks, prepare the salad. In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and cucumber.

Step 5

Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and extra virgin olive oil to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Add the sliced chicken over the salad, drizzle the dressing on top, and toss gently to combine.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and healthy Chicken and Spinach Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1373.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1970.0

Total Fat 125.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 395.8mg	0%
Sodium 4146.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 40.7g
Protein 140.2g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 943.1mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 2350.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.9%

Protein: 28.2%

Carbs: 14.8%