Description
Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing is a vibrant, nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. This salad combines the savory flavors of grilled chicken with creamy avocado, sweet dried cranberries, and the crunch of toasted almonds, all tossed in a zesty orange poppy seed dressing. It’s not only quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, but it’s also versatile enough to serve as a main course or a delightful side. Ideal for dinner parties, picnics, or healthy meal prep, this salad will become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 lb chicken (grilled)
- 9 oz baby spinach
- 2 medium avocados (cored and diced)
- 1 cup crumbled feta
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- To make the dressing, combine olive oil, canola oil, orange zest, fresh orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt in a blender. Blend until emulsified and stir in poppy seeds. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced grilled chicken, baby spinach, diced avocados, crumbled feta cheese, toasted sliced almonds, and dried cranberries. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately as a main or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg