Description
Enjoy a refreshing Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing that’s bursting with flavor! Try it today!
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, spinach, diced avocados, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (314g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use ripe avocados for optimal creaminess. Customize by adding seasonal fruits like strawberries or using walnuts instead of almonds. Make the dressing ahead of time for enhanced flavor.