Friday, December 28, 2012

Chicken & Spinach Salad w/ Raspberry-Balsamic Dressing

I tend to have a hard time getting in my fruit servings each day.  I've realized the only two ways to get them in are when I drink Shakeology or eat salads.  There's something about sweet and savory together that makes my mouth water.  It's no surprise this recipe caught my attention when I saw it on Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee. 
Serves 4

Ingredients

For dressing:
  • 1/2 cup lite balsamic vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
For salad:
  • 8 cups spinach
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 4 chicken breasts, cooked & diced
  • 4 oz. crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • Freshly ground black pepper
Directions

Combine vinaigrette, raspberries, and sugar in a blender.  Blend until smooth and pour through a strainer to get rid of excess seeds.  Set aside.

In a large bowl toss together the spinach, onions, raspberries, and tomatoes.  Divide mixture among 4 plates.  Add the diced chicken and garnish with goat cheese, pecans, and black pepper.

Adapted from the Food Network website. 


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