Name: Grilled Chicken and Spinach Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 2 h 26 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste; 10 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed and dried well; 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or tenders; 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese cut into chunks

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Grilled chicken, spinach, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese combined in a salad make for a delicious, yet simple, summer meal.

This salad is my new favorite salad. It is healthy, delicious, and a filling lunch or dinner.

And since it contains meat, this is a salad my husband will eat as a main dish. A summer salad we can all enjoy for dinner is always a good thing.

Yield: 6 servings

Grilled Chicken and Spinach Salad

Grilled Chicken and spinach make for a great main dish salad.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 16 minutes

Additional Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 26 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
10 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed and dried well
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or tenders
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese cut into chunks

Instructions

In a bowl whisk together sugar, oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and salt.
Divide the dressing mixture in half.
Place chicken and half of the dressing in a zip top bag and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Set remaining dressing aside for use when serving.
Remove chicken from the fridge. Remove chicken from bag and discard dressing. Grill chicken over medium heat for 7-8 minutes per side or until chicken is done. Time may vary depending on the size of the chicken pieces.
For serving combine the spinach, tomatoes, cheese, and reserved dressing in a large bowl. Toss to coat well.
Slice chicken into bite sized pieces and add to salad.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you are gluten-free be sure to read labels to make sure your ingredients are gluten-free.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 409Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 381mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 2gSugar: 13gProtein: 42g

Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate.