Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken, Avocado, and Goat Cheese
Ingredients List
For the Salad:
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¼ cup pine nuts
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8 cups chopped spinach
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1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
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1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
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1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
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½ cup corn kernels
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⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
For the Dressing:
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3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Warm a small skillet over medium-high heat. Toast the pine nuts, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and release a fragrant aroma, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Place the spinach in a large salad bowl. Layer with toasted pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken, avocado slices, corn kernels, and crumbled goat cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Helpful Tips
You can substitute feta cheese for goat cheese, and feel free to use fresh, canned, or frozen corn kernels based on what you have available.
If you prefer a lighter dressing, add it gradually until you achieve the desired amount, as everyone's tastes vary.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 441 | Calories |
| 32g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 26g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 441 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 32g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 41% |
| Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium 355mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 30% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin C 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium 176mg | 14% |
| Iron 5mg | 28% |
| Potassium 1229mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5