Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing. This delightful dish is a perfect blend of fresh ingredients, combining creamy avocado, tender grilled chicken, and tangy cranberries atop a bed of nutrient-rich baby spinach. The highlight of this salad is the homemade Orange Poppy Seed dressing, which adds a zesty twist that will have you reaching for seconds. Ideal for any occasion—be it a light lunch or an impressive side dish at dinner—this salad is not only delicious but also packed with wholesome nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken (grilled)
- 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
- 1 cup crumbled feta (alcohol-free)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by blending olive oil, canola oil, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt until smooth. Stir in poppy seeds and refrigerate.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine grilled chicken, baby spinach, diced avocados, crumbled feta cheese, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg