Best Chicken Avocado And Spinach Salad Recipes

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SPINACH SALAD WITH CHICKEN, AVOCADO, AND GOAT CHEESE



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Great salad with chicken, avocado, and goat cheese.

Provided by Bethshan

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup pine nuts
8 cups chopped spinach
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
½ cup corn kernels
⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Toast pine nuts in hot skillet until lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Put spinach into a large salad bowl; top with pine nuts, tomatoes, chicken, avocado, corn kernels, and goat cheese.
  • Beat white wine vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 354.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

ROAST ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON, AVOCADO AND GOAT CHEESE RECIPE



Roast Asparagus and Mushroom Chicken Spinach Salad with Bacon, Avocado and Goat Cheese Recipe image

A recipe for Roast Asparagus and Mushroom Chicken Spinach Salad with Bacon, Avocado and Goat Cheese : A nice summery chicken spinach salad with roasted asparagus, mushrooms, bacon and goat cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
8 ounces mushrooms, quartered or sliced
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper to taste
4 strips bacon (optional)
8 ounces chicken breast, pounded thin
salt and pepper to taste
6 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 large ripe avocado, sliced
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Toss the asparagus and mushrooms in the oil, salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until they start to caramelize, about 20 minutes, mixing half way through.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon and set aside on paper towels to drain before crumbling.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, heat the grill (or a pan) to medium-high heat, brush with oil and cook the chicken until cooked through and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side, before letting rest for 5 minutes and slicing.
  • Assemble the salad, toss in the dressing and enjoy!

CHICKEN, AVOCADO AND SPINACH SALAD



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This makes a great lunch or dinner salad for four. Easy to throw together if you begin with leftover chicken.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless chicken breast halves
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 shallot, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
12 ounces baby spinach leaves
1 large ripe avocado, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat 1 TBS olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook in skillet, turning once, until juices run clear (about 12 minutes).
  • Slice into thin strips and place in large bowl.
  • In separate bowl, whisk together salt and pepper, garlic and vinegar.
  • Slowly whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil.
  • Stir in shallots, tomatoes, and basil.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup of the dressing over chicken and toss to coat.
  • Toss spinach with remaining dressing and divide among 4 serving plates; top evenly with chicken and avocado slices.

HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS WITH SPINACH, AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks with Spinach, Avocado and Orange Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Mealime

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 chicken drumsticks
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp pure liquid honey
1/2 tsp parsley flakes
1 orange
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt
black pepper
1/2 avocado
2 1/2 large handfuls or 1/2 (5 oz/142 g pkg) baby spinach

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a small baking dish with non-stick aluminum foil (optional). Place 4 chicken drumsticks in dish and season with salt and pepper. Put dish in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile... 2. Peel and crush (or mince) 2 cloves garlic. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp pure liquid honey, and 1/2 tsp parsley flakes. Set aside. 3. After chicken has been cooking for 10 minutes, remove dish from oven, pour sauce over chicken and turn to coat evenly. Put back in the oven and bake until cooked through, 10-15 minutes.Meanwhile... 4. Squeeze juice from 1/4 orange into a salad bowl. Peel and crush (or mince) 1 clove garlic and add to salad bowl. Then add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/8 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Whisk together. 5. Peel remaining 3/4 orange, cut into slices, and add to salad bowl. Cut 1/2 avocado into cubes while still in skin, scoop out with a spoon, and add to salad bowl. 6. Wash and dry 2 1/2 large handfuls (1/2 pkg) baby spinach in a salad spinner and add to salad bowl. Alternatively, you can wash spinach in a colander, then transfer to a paper towel and pat dry. 7. Serve honey garlic chicken drumsticks with the spinach, avocado and orange salad on the side. Enjoy for dinner and lunch!

CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES, AVOCADO, AND ALMONDS OVER SPINACH



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This summery salad benefits the eyes: The spinach, corn, and avocado all deliver on either lutein or zeaxanthin, or both. Other antioxidants present include vitamin E (almonds), selenium (chicken), and catechins (grapes).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound chicken cutlets
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 bunch flat leaf spinach
1 cup seedless organic red grapes, halved
1/2 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 ears corn, shucked and removed from cob
1 avocado, halved and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and Dijon; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium. Sprinkle chicken with coriander; season with salt and pepper. Cook (this may need to be done in batches), turning once, until opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes; slice thinly crosswise.
  • Add chicken, spinach, grapes, shallot, almonds, and corn to bowl with dressing; toss to combine. Top with avocado. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CHICKEN, AVOCADO AND PINE NUTS



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Leafy Green     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Avocado     Corn

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup pine nuts
8 cups chopped spinach
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
1/2 cup corn kernels
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
Salad Dressing:
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Toast pine nuts in hot skillet until lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Put spinach into a large salad bowl; top with pine nuts, tomatoes, chicken, avocado, corn kernels, and goat cheese. Beat white wine vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.

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