Spinach Salad Recipe
Fresh spinach leaves, blackened chicken, seasonal fruit, cheddar cheese, red onions, candied pecans and dried cranberries with cilantro lime dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Cilantro Lime Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Spinach Base
In a large salad bowl, place the fresh spinach leaves. Wash and dry them thoroughly to ensure they are clean and crisp.
- 2
Cook the Blackened Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with blackening seasoning and cook them in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let cool before slicing into strips.
- 3
Prepare the Salad Ingredients
Thinly slice the red onion, chop the seasonal fruit of your choice, and shred the cheddar cheese. Set these ingredients aside.
- 4
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Make the Cilantro Lime Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the chopped fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
