Dry-Rubbed Chicken and Spinach Salad
with strawberry / mint / feta
The flavorful dry-rubbed chicken on top of this salad was first featured in 2018. Our community loved the chicken so much the first time around, we wanted to find a new way to use it. These spring salads are it!
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Ingredients
Dry Rub Chicken:
- Italian seasoning - 1 tsp
- Paprika - 1 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Garlic powder - 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
- Brown sugar - 1/2 tsp
- Chicken breast tenders - 1 lb (sub boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced)
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
Strawberry and Spinach Salad:
- Mint, fresh - 10 leaves, chiffonade
- Strawberries, fresh - 8 oz, quartered
- Cheese, feta - 4 oz, crumbled
- Baby spinach - 6 oz
- Almonds, sliced or slivered - 1/3 cup
Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- Vinegar, balsamic - 1 1/2 Tbsp
- Mustard, Dijon - 1 tsp
- Honey - 1 tsp
- Oil, olive - 4 Tbsp
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
450
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
30g
46%
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Saturated Fat
8g
38%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
108mg
36%
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Sodium
943mg
39%
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Total Carbohydrate
13g
4%
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Dietary Fiber
4g
14%
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Sugars
7g
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Protein
33g
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Prep
- Make dry rub - Combine Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and brown sugar. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Make vinaigrette - Whisk together vinegar, mustard, and honey. Add olive oil while whisking. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Chicken - Tenderize with a fork. Toss with dry rub. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
- Mint / Strawberries / Feta - Prep as directed.
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Make
- Heat a grill pan or skillet with cooking oil over medium heat. Add chicken and sear on both sides until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes total.
- Assemble salads by dividing spinach between serving plates or bowls. Finish salads with mint, strawberries, feta, almonds, and vinaigrette. Top salads with chicken (slice chicken into bite-sized pieces first if you’d like). Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
450
Just a moment...
% Daily Value
Total Fat
30g
46%
Just a moment...
Saturated Fat
8g
38%
Just a moment...
Trans Fat
0g
Just a moment...
Cholesterol
108mg
36%
Just a moment...
Sodium
943mg
39%
Just a moment...
Total Carbohydrate
13g
4%
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Dietary Fiber
4g
14%
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Sugars
7g
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Protein
33g
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Reviews
Ratings
Most Helpful
Instant favourite. I love strawberries in salads, especially with feta, and the chicken spice was really nice. I cut the chicken into bite-sized portions to cook it. I liked this recipe so much I'm making it again next week!
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Simple, but tasty. We use a store bought poppy seed dressing, rather than homemade one here.
0 HelpfulI liked this salad but also used it as a salad template- a bean a fruit a nut a cheese, etc.
0 HelpfulSpinach salad with strawberries is always a favorite in my house. The chicken was flavorful and juicy. Used pecans due to almond allergy. The mint gives it a fresh summery twist.
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