Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMariachi RestaurantChicken Spinach Salad Recipe

Chicken Spinach Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Grilled chicken breast strips, served warm over fresh spinach salad dressed with mandarins, red bell peppers, radishes, walnuts and honey mustard.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Spinach

    Rinse the fresh spinach leaves under cold water to remove any grit or debris. Spin dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Season the chicken breast strips with salt and pepper. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

  3. 3

    Prepare Other Salad Ingredients

    Slice the red bell pepper and radishes thinly. If using canned mandarins, drain them well. Roughly chop the walnuts.

  4. 4

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the rinsed spinach, grilled chicken strips, mandarin oranges, sliced red bell pepper, sliced radishes, and chopped walnuts.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined and smooth.

  2. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the honey mustard dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.

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