Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. This salad features fresh baby spinach, creamy avocado, and grilled chicken, all brought together by a zesty homemade Orange Poppy Seed dressing. With a burst of sweetness from dried cranberries and the crunch of toasted almonds, each bite is a celebration of taste and health. Perfect for any occasion—from casual lunches to elegant dinner parties—this salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to be enjoyed as a main dish or a side. So whether you’re meal prepping for the week or impressing guests, this salad will become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending/Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb grilled chicken
- 9 oz baby spinach
- 2 medium avocados
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by blending olive 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, feta cheese, toasted almonds, and cranberries.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg