Chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad

Name: Chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing, divided; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 cup torn romaine; 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

From Caldwell, Idaho, Ginger Ellsworth sends this pretty spinach salad topped with grilled chicken, strawberries and almonds in a sweet poppy-seed dressing. Made in moments, it’s a refreshing lunch or light supper for two.

Ingredients

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing, divided
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup torn romaine
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Place chicken on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 15 in.). Combine broth and 1 tablespoon poppy seed dressing; spoon over chicken. Fold edges of foil around chicken mixture, leaving center open. Grill, covered, over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink, 10-12 minutes.
In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, romaine and strawberries. Add the chicken and remaining poppy seed dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 438 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 39g protein.

Originally published as Strawberry, Spinach Chicken Salad in Cooking for 2 Spring 2006

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Miss Gloria

Aug 13, 2011

Love, Love this recipe. will make over and over again :-)
Sharon Rooney

Jun 26, 2011

This is so good!
danies

May 29, 2011

Very tastey I will make it always.I bought Briannas homestyle poppy seed salad dressing.And my chicken breast was left over from the night before so just took the poppy seed dressing pored a little on the chicken after warming up the chicken in the microwave. And I added sliced red onions. What a refreashing salad.Dee Nies Surprise AZ