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!
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
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.
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.
In a large salad bowl, add the fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
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.
Add the sliced chicken to the salad bowl on top of the vegetables.
Drizzle the salad with the dressing and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Chicken Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1446 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 2541 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 126.2 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 631 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1794 mg | 38% | |
*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.
