Mediterranean Inspired Spinach Salad
This fresh healthy delicious Mediterranean inspired salad makes a plentiful tasty lunch or dinner as a side.
Servings: 4
Calories: 457kcal
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 organic grilled/roasted chicken breasts, sliced or cubed
- 4 cups organic spinach, washed and dried
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley/dill, roughly chopped
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- Grill or roast chicken breasts for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked, then cover and set aside and once cooler, then cut the chicken into bite size pieces.
- Combine the red pepper, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli in a medium to large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently combine. Lay avocado, walnuts and parsley/dill on top of the salad before serving.
- Serve immediately. Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
This recipe requires ready cooked chicken. If don't have cooked chicken on hand then add another 12-15 minutes of cooking time to cook the chicken breasts.
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 745mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3328IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 3mg