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spinach & chicken chopped salad

March 26, 2019 by Lovoni +

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Spinach & Chicken Chopped Salad is a paean to spring & a salute to winter as we say “farewell” to the cold & snow & “hello” to creatively crafted salads & cookouts. To be exceptional a salad has to have all the necessary contrasting textures & flavors – this salad ticks all the boxes – tender spinach leaves; tart & chewy cranberries; sweet apple; crisp celery; green onion; toasted almonds & smoky bacon liberally drizzled (although not drown) in a creamy dressing.

spinach & chicken chopped salad

Not for the lazy cook, this salad, as the name suggests, involves a bit of chopping. Once that’s all done assembly is a breeze & all that’s required is a bowl in one hand, fork in the other (maybe while also balancing a glass of wine) as you carry dinner (or lunch) out to your deck for some much needed alfresco dining.

spinach & chicken chopped salad
spinach & chicken chopped salad

If you love chicken salad sandwiches or wraps, then odds are you’ll love this spinach & chicken chopped salad. And although there is a little prep work in the form of wielding a knife, it really doesn’t take a culinary genius re-create.

spinach & chicken chopped salad

Leaving you to enjoy the longer evenings as you ponder your garden. And a look at what’s for dinner tomorrow – perhaps another salad – Smoked Salmon, Potato & Beet? Cheers for now, Lovoni xo

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spinach & chicken chopped salad

All the elements that make for an amazing salad – soft baby spinach leaves, chewy cranberries, toasted almonds, celery, green onions, apple, sweet bell pepper & drizzled in a creamy dressing. If you love chicken salad sandwiches, then you’re going to love this salad. Plus it’s make ahead – just add the dressing just before you serve it. 
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3
Author: Lovoni

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (a rotis chicken works great for this)
  • 3 handfuls baby spinach leaves (chop the leaves if they’re large)
  • 2 small gala apples, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded & chopped
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked according to package directions, chopped
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
CREAMY DRESSING
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • a good pinch of salt & freshly ground pepper

Instructions

To make the dressing

  • Whisk the mayo, cream, vinegar, honey, salt & pepper together in a small bowl. 
  • Arrange chicken, spinach, apples, celery, green pepper, green onion, bacon, cranberries & almonds in bowls or on a serving platter. Drizzle with dressing & toss gently to combine. Serves 2 to 3.
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Filed Under: Bacon & Pork, Chicken & Other Birds, featured, Lunch, Mains, Salads Tagged With: chicken salad, chopped salad, creamy dressing, spinach salad

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I'm Lovoni - an Aussie living abroad for the last 21 years. Working in food media, I'm a cookbook author; food stylist; cookery teacher & I had a TV food show when I lived in Canada. As a certified nutritionist I believe in nourishment not punishment & love pastry, good wine & afternoon teas. Full of wanderlust, I'm always on the lookout for my next adventure...

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