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Spinach Blueberry Salad Recipe

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A vibrant and nutritious Spinach Blueberry Salad featuring fresh baby spinach, sweet blueberries, cherry tomatoes, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, shallots, and tender sliced chicken breast, all tossed with a tangy poppyseed dressing. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, combining fresh fruits, vegetables, and protein for a balanced, delicious meal.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 8 ounces baby spinach
  • ½ pint blueberries, rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds (preferably salted)
  • 1 shallot, finely diced (about ⅓ cup)
  • 2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced (rotisserie chicken recommended)

Dressing

  • Poppyseed dressing, as much or as little as desired

Instructions

  1. Prepare the spinach: In a large bowl, add the fresh baby spinach as the base of your salad.
  2. Add the fruits and vegetables: To the spinach, add the rinsed blueberries, halved cherry tomatoes, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and finely diced shallot. Distribute each ingredient evenly.
  3. Top with chicken: Place the sliced cooked chicken breasts on top of the salad. You can arrange the ingredients in sections before tossing, for an appealing presentation.
  4. Dress the salad: Pour poppyseed dressing over the salad starting with a small amount. You can always add more dressing to suit your taste.
  5. Toss and serve: Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients and dressing evenly. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.

Notes

  • Using rotisserie chicken saves time, but you can grill or pan-cook chicken breasts as desired.
  • Salted sunflower seeds add a nice crunch and seasoning; adjust salt in the dressing accordingly.
  • Feel free to substitute poppyseed dressing with your favorite vinaigrette or creamy dressing for variation.
  • This salad is best consumed fresh but can be prepped ahead by keeping dressing separate and adding just before serving.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add chickpeas or tofu for protein.

Keywords: Spinach salad, Blueberry salad, Healthy salad, Chicken salad, Poppyseed dressing, Summer salad

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