Chicken, Apple and Spinach Salad

We are definitely experiencing an Indian summer right now. Warm to hot days and cooler nights. I’m OK with that. When the sun is shining hot, we tend to eat more salads than we do when the mercury is lowered. And like with anything we enjoy a lot, I am always on the lookout for new and tasty ideas. This time I made a chicken, apple and spinach salad with a honey balsamic dressing. DELICIOUS!

Chicken, Apple & Spinach Salad

This salad is quick and easy-peasy and perfect for summer. It is also a very colorful and pretty salad. It’s almost too pretty to eat. 🙂 I love the crispness the apple slices bring to the salad too.

4 cups spinach, stems removed

2 cups either arugula or lettuce, chopped

1 apple, sliced very thin

4-5 green onions, sliced

1-1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken breast, sliced

1/2 cup dried cherries, reconstituted

1/2 cup either toasted or candied walnuts, pecans or cashews – I used candied cashews this time

fresh ground black pepper to taste

feta or bleu cheese, optional

3/4 cup olive oil

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1 TBSP either maple syrup or honey- I used honey this time

2 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp garlic

salt & pepper to taste

Whisk together the last 6-7 ingredients to make the balsamic vinaigrette and set aside.

Toss the spinach and lettuce or arugula together. Then start layering everything together in a decorative pattern. Drizzle with dressing right before serving.

I added feta cheese to Larry’s salad. And Voila. The salad is complete.

This cool, refreshing salad is loaded with all kinds of goodness, with different colors and textures to boot. It is a perfect salad for summertime, or anytime. Enjoy. 🙂

Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next time.