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.

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