Description
A vibrant and healthy Spinach Chicken Salad featuring tender cooked chicken, fresh spinach, and a zesty chipotle mayonnaise dressing with a hint of ginger. This salad combines crunchy almonds, sweet cranberries, and savory parmesan for a delightful balance of flavors and textures, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken tenders
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup riced cauliflower
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to palate)
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper (adjust to palate)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chipotle mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, gently mix the diced cooked chicken tenders, fresh spinach, riced cauliflower, dried cranberries, chopped almonds, grated parmesan, and red onion together until well incorporated.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together chipotle mayonnaise, olive oil, heavy whipping cream, and fresh grated ginger until smooth and creamy.
- Toss Salad: Pour the creamy dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything together gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Portion out the salad onto plates or into bowls, admiring the colorful presentation before serving.
Notes
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preference.
- Use freshly cooked chicken tenders for best flavor and texture.
- Riced cauliflower adds a low-carb element and extra crunch to the salad.
- For a spicy kick, increase the amount of chipotle mayonnaise.
- The salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day with the dressing stored separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
