Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing. This refreshing salad is a delightful combination of tender grilled chicken, creamy avocado, sweet cranberries, and crisp baby spinach, all drizzled with a zesty homemade orange poppy seed dressing. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner, this dish not only looks stunning on your table but also packs a nutritional punch. Quick to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, this salad will soon be your go-to recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 lb grilled chicken
- 9 oz baby spinach
- 2 medium avocados, diced
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 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
- In a blender, combine olive oil, canola oil, orange zest and juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt. Blend until emulsified.
- Stir in poppy seeds and refrigerate the dressing.
- In a large bowl, mix grilled chicken slices, baby spinach, diced avocados, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added crunch and flavor, toast the almonds lightly before adding them to the salad. Feel free to customize by adding other fruits like apples or pears or using different nuts based on your preference.