Spinach Salad with Smoked Chicken Apple Walnuts Bacon
Elevate your salad game with this Spinach Salad with Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, and Bacon—a perfect balance of fresh, smoky, and sweet flavors. Tender baby spinach serves as the base, topped with juicy smoked chicken breast, crisp slices of red apple, and crunchy toasted walnuts for unbeatable texture. Crispy bacon crumbles and tangy red onion add savory depth, while optional feta cheese lends a creamy touch. Drizzled with a homemade honey mustard vinaigrette, this vibrant salad comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal recipe for a quick lunch or an impressive starter. Packed with wholesome ingredients and layered with bold flavors, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for fans of hearty yet refreshing dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cups Smoked chicken breast
- 1 Red apple (e.g., Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 0.5 cups Walnuts
- 4 Bacon strips
- 0.25 cups Red onion
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Wash and dry the fresh spinach leaves, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the smoked chicken breast into bite-sized strips or cubes and set aside.
Core and thinly slice the red apple. Optionally, toss the slices with a bit of lemon juice to prevent browning.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
Cook the bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool, crumble into small pieces.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons for a mild crunch in the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Assemble the salad by layering the spinach, smoked chicken, apple slices, toasted walnuts, bacon crumbles, red onion, and feta cheese (if using) in the large salad bowl.
Drizzle the honey mustard vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine just before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, smoky, and flavorful spinach salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2370 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 141.2 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 550 mg | 183% | |
| Sodium | 3279 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.8 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.3 g | ||
| Protein | 191.7 g | 383% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 860 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2747 mg | 58% | |
*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.
