Warm Chicken Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Warm Chicken Spinach Salad—a harmonious medley of tender pan-seared chicken, fresh baby spinach, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, all tied together with a luscious homemade balsamic dressing. This wholesome dish features crumbled feta cheese, toasted walnuts, and thinly sliced red onion for added texture and flavor, making it as satisfying as it is nutritious. Perfect for a quick 30-minute meal, the warm dressing made with honey and Dijon mustard takes this salad to gourmet status. Serve it as a light lunch or hearty dinner, and enjoy the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and ground black pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Whisk in the balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Simmer the mixture for 1-2 minutes to create a warm dressing, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Add the warm sliced chicken on top, followed by the crumbled feta cheese and toasted walnuts.
Drizzle the warm balsamic dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately while the salad is warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.9 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.4 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 346 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 2346 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.9 g | ||
| Protein | 128.4 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 574 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1654 mg | 35% | |
*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.
