Spinach & Strawberry Meal-Prep Salad
4 servings (1 salad & 1½ tbsp vinaigrette)
Active time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Description
This salad recipe requires minimal prep and can be customized to your taste. Swap in roasted salmon for the chicken thighs, and almonds or pecans for the walnuts, and use any fresh berry that looks good at your market.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle all over with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast, flipping once, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°, 15 to 17 minutes. Set aside to cool, then slice into bite-size pieces.
- Divide spinach among 4 bowls or single-serving lidded containers. Top each with one-fourth of the sliced chicken, 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, 1 tablespoon feta (if using) and 1 tablespoon walnuts.
- To prepare the dressing: Place oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, Italian seasoning, remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Or blend in a large glass measuring cup or wide jar with an immersion blender.
- Dress each salad with 1 1/2 tablespoons vinaigrette just before serving.
Tips
- To make ahead: Store the salad and dressing, separately, in air-tight containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories374 cal
- Total Fat23.8 g
- Saturated Fat4.2 g
- Cholesterol76 mg
- Sodium527 mg
- Carbohydrate Total14.4 g
- Protein25.5 g
- Phosphorus176 mg
- Potassium345 mg
- Fiber5 g
- Calcium143 mg
Ingredients
Chicken & Salad
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 8 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- ¼ cup feta cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup chopped shallot
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper