Chicken Spinach Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and protein-packed Chicken Spinach Salad! Featuring tender, pan-seared chicken breast atop a bed of fresh, nutrient-rich spinach, this dish is loaded with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion for a medley of flavors and textures in every bite. The star of the show is a zesty homemade dressing, made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, perfectly balancing brightness and sweetness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and healthy salad is perfect for lunch or a light dinner, and it's as satisfying as it is refreshing. Ideal for meal prep or a crowd-pleasing centerpiece, this Chicken Spinach Salad is destined to be a staple in your healthy recipe repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 5 cups Fresh spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for cooking chicken)

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.

Step 3

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables: slice the cucumber into thin half-moons, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, add the fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of honey, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Add the sliced chicken to the salad bowl on top of the vegetables.

Step 7

Drizzle the salad with the dressing and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Chicken Spinach Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1134.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1445.5

Total Fat 85.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 362.6mg	0%
Sodium 2540.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 18.4g
Protein 126.2g	0%

Vitamin D 29.4IU	0%
Calcium 630.8mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1794.0mg	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: 53.6%

Protein: 35.2%

Carbs: 11.2%