Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
Indulge in a refreshing burst of flavors with the Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad featuring succulent grilled chicken and a zesty homemade Orange Poppy Seed Dressing. This vibrant dish combines nutrient-rich ingredients like creamy avocados, tangy cranberries, and crunchy almonds to create a perfect balance of taste and texture. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a show-stopping potluck dish, this salad is quick to prepare and can be customized to suit your palate. Enjoy it as a main course or a delightful side that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
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
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: Blend olive oil, canola oil, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, and salt until smooth. Stir in poppy seeds and refrigerate.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine grilled chicken, baby spinach, diced avocados, crumbled feta cheese, sliced almonds, and dried cranberries.
- Dress the Salad: Pour prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg