Description
This spinach salad with chicken is fresh, nourishing, and full of flavor. Tender chicken, crisp spinach, and a light lemon honey dressing come together for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup walnuts or almonds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly.
- Place spinach in a large bowl.
- Add sliced chicken, onion, and tomatoes.
- Toast nuts lightly if using.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over salad.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Top with nuts and serve immediately.
Notes
Warm the chicken slightly before adding for best texture. Adjust the dressing to your taste. Best served fresh to keep the spinach crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg