Description
This Spinach Salad with Chicken, Avocado, and Goat Cheese is a fresh and satisfying meal salad tossed with crisp baby spinach, juicy chicken, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and a simple vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or diced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds or walnuts
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, cooked chicken, avocado, goat cheese, red onion, nuts, and cherry tomatoes if using.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick meal.
- Add cooked bacon or swap nuts for seeds if desired.
- Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg