
Butternut Squash Chicken Spinach Salad
User Reviews
4.7
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
493 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American

Butternut Squash Chicken Spinach Salad
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Hearty, filling fall-inspired salad recipe with all sorts of goodies is the ultimate way to enjoy your greens!
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Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless chicken tenders or breasts
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil see note
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
For the Salad:
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil see note
- 2 cups butternut squash peeled and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1/2 cup raw pecan halves
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 large green apple cored and sliced
For the Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup avocado oil see note
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (omit for Whole30)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt to taste
Instructions
Prepare the cider vinaigrette:
- Add all ingredients for the vinaigrette to a small blender and blend until thick and completely smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Roast the butternut squash and chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spread the butternut squash over a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and cinnamon. Toss everything together using your hands until everything is well coated.
- Place the chicken in a casserole dish. Drizzle with olive oil, dried oregano, paprika, and sea salt. Use your hands to mix everything together so that all tenders are well coated in oil and spices.
- Roast the butternut squash and the chicken in the oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the butternut squash is golden-brown and soft on the inside, and the chicken tenders are cooked through (internal temperature of the chicken should be 160 degrees F.). If the chicken is not finished cooking after 20 minutes, turn off the oven and leave chicken in the still-hot oven 5 to 10 minutes, until all the way cooked.
Prepare the Salad:
- Divide the baby spinach between 4 bowls. Top with pecans, golden raisins, roasted butternut squash, chicken, and apple slices. Drizzle desired amount of vinaigrette over each bowl and serve.
Notes
- *You can replace the avocado oil with almond oil, olive oil, or grapeseed oil.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1of 4
Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1of 4 | |
Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
Protein | 27g | 54% |
Fat | 30g | 46% |
Fiber | 7g | 28% |
Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
27 reviews
Excellent
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