How to Make Spinach Salad with Chicken and Avocado
A good salad needs veggies, protein, flavor, and different textures. The chicken in this recipe provides the protein. When combined with avocado and sunflower seeds, you get the perfect flavor, texture and crunch. This quick and easy salad is perfect for a light and satisfying lunch. It’s also great for meal prepping—simply pack each serving in a separate container, and wait to add the dressing until right before serving.
15 min prep time
4servings
2 cups
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, avocado, tomatoes, chicken, and sunflower seeds. Add the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Or, if preparing ahead of time, divide the salad between four containers. Add 1 1/2 tbsp of dressing just before eating.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
2 cups
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Amount per serving
Calories
230
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
15g
19%-
Saturated Fat
2.1g
11% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
35mg
12% -
Sodium
310mg
13% -
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%-
Dietary Fiber
5g
18% -
Total Sugars
3g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
16g
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Potassium
860mg
18%
Ingredients
baby spinach
12 oz
small avocado (pitted and cut into thin slices)
1
roma (plum) tomatoes (diced)
2
diced cooked chicken breast
1 cup
sunflower seeds
4 tbsp
light ranch dressing
6 tbsp