Chicken Spinach Salad with Raspberries
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Chicken Spinach Salad with Raspberries—a delightful combination of fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender grilled chicken breast pairs perfectly with nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy bursts of fresh raspberries, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and the crunch of toasted pecans. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle zing, all brought together with a tangy-sweet homemade raspberry vinaigrette made with olive oil, raspberry vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. This colorful salad is ready in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal option for a quick and healthy lunch or light dinner. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, this salad is as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 pieces (medium-sized) grilled chicken breast
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 0.5 cup pecans
- 0.25 piece (thinly sliced) red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from the grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, raspberry vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the raspberry vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, fresh raspberries, pecans, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss gently to mix.
Add the sliced grilled chicken to the salad mix. Crumble the goat cheese over the top.
Drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, healthy, and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.0 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.7 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 348 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 2325 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 115.1 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1467 mg | 31% | |
*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.
