Chicken Spinach Salad with Apples and Strawberries

Name: Chicken Spinach Salad with Apples and Strawberries
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 oz. fresh spinach; 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken; 2 cups sliced strawberries; 2 apples; 1 package ramen noodles; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; kosher salt; black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
499 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Chicken Spinach Salad with Apples and Strawberries

Iris Warren

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Spinach salad, studded with roasted chicken breast, fresh strawberries and apples, tastes like the summertime! Topped with a sweet and simple Honey Vinaigrette and toasted Ramen Noodles, this salad is perfect for a crowd or a quick lunch.

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Ingredients

Servings

Salad

5 oz. fresh spinach
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups sliced strawberries
2 apples diced

Ramen Noodle Topping

1 package ramen noodles without flavor packet
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Honey Vinaigrette

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Make the Ramen noodle topping. Melt the butter over medium heat in a skillet. Add the crushed up Ramen noodles (without the flavor packet) to the skillet, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool.
Make the spinach salad dressing. In a mason jar, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Shake until combined, then set aside.
Make the salad. Measure in the spinach, chicken, strawberries and apple into a large bowl.
Drizzle in the vinaigrette and toss with tongs until all ingredients are coated in the dressing.
Serve on individual plates and top with the crispy Ramen noodles.

Notes

You can use your favorite type of apple. Honeycrisp is mine, and I think it works beautifully here because it's nice and crisp and sweet.
The spinach salad dressing is on the sweeter end because it's a honey vinaigrette. In my opinion, it pairs well with the rest of the ingredients in this salad. If you're looking for something a little different, try my Strawberry Vinaigrette.
Cook the ramen noodles in advance. Keep them in an airtight food container on the countertop or in the pantry.
Make the vinaigrette in advance, too. Store in the fridge.
Use rotisserie chicken or roast your own, and immediately shred it. Store in an airtight food container in the fridge.
Slice the strawberries in advance, too, if you'll be eating this within 2-3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 499kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 17g Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 566mg (24%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 23g (46%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 499 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	499kcal	25%
Carbohydrates	42g	14%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	26g	40%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	17g	100%
Cholesterol	75mg	25%
Sodium	566mg	24%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	23g	46%