Spinach Salad with Chicken, Beets and Goat Cheese
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4.5
Spinach Salad with Chicken, Beets and Goat Cheese
Description
The salad assembles fresh baby spinach leaves with thinly sliced cooked chicken breast and sliced beets, which can be roasted or pickled to add an earthy sweetness or bright acidity. Creamy goat cheese adds a soft texture and mild tang, contrasting with crunchy toasted pecans for a satisfying bite.
The vinaigrette blends olive oil with seasoned rice vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, and tarragon, with salt and pepper to taste, creating a lightly sweet and herbaceous dressing that complements the greens and root vegetables. Tossing spinach, beets, and chicken with part of the dressing distributes flavor evenly, while additional vinaigrette can be added to taste.
Sliced avocado adds richness and extra creaminess to the salad, making it a well-rounded and satisfying dish suitable as a light lunch or dinner option. The combination of textures and flavors creates a refreshing and nutritious salad with familiar ingredients dressed thoughtfully.
Ingredients
- For the vinaigrette
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon tarragon dried or fresh, leaves
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- For the Salad
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups beet sliced, roasted or pickled
- 1 chicken breast sliced, baked
- 1 avocado , pitted and sliced
- ¼ cup goat cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup pecans toasted
Instructions
- Add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to a small jar fitted with a lid, and shake to blend. Taste for seasoning and add more sugar to taste.
- Toss the spinach, beets, and chicken with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette in two serving bowls, or one bigger bowl. Top with sliced avocado, goat cheese crumbles and pecans. Drizzle with more vinaigrette and sprinkle with more kosher salt and pepper if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 674 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 674kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 8649IU | 173% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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