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Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Ingredients
Creamy Feta Dressing
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1 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1/2 cup whole-milk plain yogurt
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon grated garlic
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Salad
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1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
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1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed
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2 medium Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced on an angle
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1 cup sliced bell pepper
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1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Tip)
Directions
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Prepare dressing: Combine feta, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a mini food processor; process until smooth, about 10 seconds. Stir in dill.
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
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Prepare salad: Divide spinach, chicken, chickpeas, cucumbers, peppers and almonds among 4 plates. Drizzle each with 1/4 cup dressing before serving.
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Tip
For the best flavor, toast nuts before using in a recipe. To toast sliced nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.
To make ahead
Refrigerate dressing (Step 1) in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: about 2 1/3 cups salad & 1/4 cup dressing
Calories 378, Fat 16g, Saturated Fat 6g, Cholesterol 77mg, Carbohydrates 25g, Total Sugars 6g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 31g, Fiber 6g, Sodium 659mg, Potassium 559mg
EatingWell.com, January 2024