Citrus Spinach and Chicken Salad-Gundersen Health System

Citrus Spinach and Chicken Salad
Makes 2 servings
Getting started Equipment you will need: mixing bowls, tongs Do right away when you get home: action step 1; gather equipment and set needed items out on the counter.
Ingredients
1 (3 oz.) chicken breast
2 cups fresh spinach
¼ cup mandarin oranges
1 green onion, sliced
¼ cup slivered almonds
2 tbs. feta cheese

1 Tbs. orange juice

1 tsp. olive oil

1 tsp. white vinegar

¼ tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

Whole wheat dinner rolls
Fresh fruit of choice

Action:

1. Grill chicken breast over medium heat until juices run clear. Slice into thin strips. Set aside.
2. In medium bowl, layer ingredients. Top with chicken breast strips.

3. In a separate small bowl combine ingredients. Wisk until combined. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
4. Serve salad with dinner rolls and fruit.

Side items: whole wheat dinner rolls and fresh fruit of choice

Tips: Make more than 1 or 2 chicken breasts at a time, cube and use in sandwiches, salads and soups throughout the week. This recipe can easily be adjusted to serve more people. Figure 1 cup of spinach per person and ½ a chicken breast.

Shopping list: Green onions Chicken breasts 1 small can mandarin oranges Slivered almonds Feta cheese Orange juice Fruit of choice Whole wheat dinner rolls
Check for: Leftover spinach (from Frittata) Olive oil White vinegar Garlic powder Dijon mustard