Description
Discover the vibrant and refreshing Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing, a perfect blend of flavors that will elevate any meal. This salad features creamy avocados, sweet cranberries, and a zesty orange poppy seed dressing, making it not just delicious but also nutritious. Packed with vitamins from fresh spinach and healthy fats from avocados, this versatile dish is ideal for lunch, dinner, or potlucks. With easy preparation in just 30 minutes, you can impress your family and friends at any gathering. Whether enjoyed as a standalone meal or paired with grilled chicken for a heartier option, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb grilled chicken
- 9 oz baby spinach
- 2 medium avocados (diced)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 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
Instructions
- For the dressing, blend 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, mix grilled chicken, spinach, diced avocados, feta cheese, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture; toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg