Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
Enjoy a vibrant Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing that’s perfect for any meal. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending/Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 lb chicken (grilled)
- 9 oz baby spinach
- 2 medium avocados (cored and diced)
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by blending olive oil, canola oil, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt until emulsified.
- Stir in poppy seeds and refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled chicken, baby spinach, diced avocado, sliced almonds, and dried cranberries.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat before serving immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg