Spinach Salad with Chicken

Total Calories Per Serving: 276

The flavors of chicken and spinach sparkle to life in this delicious, fresh, and low-calorie version of a typical spinach salad. Use balsamic vinegar in place of red wine vinegar if you prefer. The calories will be the same.

Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 teaspoon shallots, minced

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

4 cups baby spinach, rinsed, stems removed

2 boneless cooked chicken breast halves, skinless

1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

4 strips turkey bacon, cooked crisp, drained, and crumbled

3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1: Soak shallots in the red wine vinegar and set aside.

Step 2: Add spinach leaves to a large bowl. Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place over spinach. Top the chicken and spinach with the tomatoes and the crumbled turkey bacon and toss all the ingredients together.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk the olive oil into the red wine vinegar and shallot mixture.

Step 4: Divide salad into four bowls and drizzle on dressing or serve dressing on the side.

Nutritional Information

Calories 276

Calories from Fat 127

% Daily Value

Total Fat 14.1 g: 22%

Saturated Fat 2.3 g: 12%

Cholesterol 83mg: 28%

Sodium 211mg: 9%

Total Carbohydrates 4.2 g: 1%

Dietary Fiber 1.6mg: 6%

Sugars 2.1 g

Protein 32.2 g

Vitamin A: 57%

Vitamin C: 40%

Calcium: 4%

Iron: 16%