Spinach Salad with Quinoa, Chicken & Fresh Berries

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If you're packing this grain bowl for work, combine the dressing ingredients in a small container. When you're ready to eat, shake the dressing well, add it to the salad and toss. If you don't have time to make a homemade dressing, use 3 tablespoons of store-bought olive oil vinaigrette. Keep prep time short by using rotisserie chicken (or leftover chicken) and a pouch of microwavable quinoa.

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Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., RD
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Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., RD

Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., RD, is a 2017 James Beard Journalism Award winner and a leading culinary nutrition expert who has developed a knack for breaking down complex science into simple, concise bits of information and tips. She writes for a variety of online and print publications on health topics ranging from sleep to fasting to mental health.

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Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickeyt, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
2
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Gut Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Diet
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach or mixed greens

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa

  • ⅔ cup chopped cooked chicken breast

  • ½ cup fresh blueberries or sliced fresh strawberries

  • ½ ounce crumbled feta cheese (2 Tbsp.)

  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

  • ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon honey

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. Place spinach, quinoa, and chicken in 2 (1-quart) airtight containers. Top each salad with berries, cheese and almonds. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

  2. Just before serving, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, honey and salt in a small bowl. Divide dressing evenly between the salads and toss to coat; serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

410 Calories
22g Fat
31g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups spinach, 1/2 cup quinoa, 1/3 cup chicken, 1/4 cup berries, 1 Tbsp. cheese, and 1 Tbsp. almonds
Calories 410
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 6g
Added Sugars 1g 2%
Protein 23g 46%
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 860mg 37%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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