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Spinach Chicken Salad Recipe

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Dazzle your hungry visitors with this crunchy salad. It showcases an interesting mixture of chicken, pasta, spinach and other vegetables. The delectable dressing complements the colorful ingredients. A hearty plateful makes a satisfying entree. —Janet Mooberry, Peoria, Illinois

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Spinach Chicken Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

5 cups cubed cooked chicken (about 3 whole breasts)
2 cups green grape halves
1 cup snow peas
2 cups packed torn spinach
2-1/2 cups sliced celery
7 ounces spiral pasta or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1/2 large cucumber, sliced
3 green onions with tops, sliced
Large spinach leaves, optional
Oranges slices, optional
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, peas, spinach, celery, pasta, artichoke hearts, cucumber and green onions. Cover and refrigerate. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.
Just before serving, whisk dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat. If desired, serve on a spinach leaf and garnish with oranges. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Originally published as Spinach Chicken Salad in Taste of Home April/May 1994, p31

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2013 by AuntieA1955

This recipe is so yummy. I make this for my elderly parents, with a subsitution in the dressing. (For my diabetic dad), I omit the sugar and use 1/8 cup Agave nectar, which is low-glycemic. You can adjust this amount to your personal taste. Also I use whole grain pasta as it is diabetic and diet friendly. God bless you!

Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2013 by campergramma

Why is there no nutritional information for this recipe?

Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2012 by mtnest_MO

This recipe has been a favorite of mine since my daughter saw it in TOH introductory issue many years ago. It has just the right combination of flavors and textures. The dressing is fresh and ties the ingredients together while bringing out the best in each. It is good as an eat-at-home meal, but stars at a luncheon or dinner.

Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2010 by kdelavega87

This is my favorite salad recipe! I've had this for years and make it all the time. It is SO good, and I love the variety of ingredients. Definitely a keeper.

Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2008 by Laynie19

I absolutely love this recipe. I have requests from people at my work to make this for our food days.