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Heart Healthy Roasted Chicken and Spinach Salad Recipe

               
Roasted Chicken and Spinach Salad
Enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired chicken and spinach salad recipe that does not shy away from bright, fresh flavors. You will love every bite of this healthy, no-fuss dish.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
6 cups spinach leaves
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 small red onion, sliced
2 Tbsp crumbled low fat feta cheese
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 oz cooked chicken, sliced
4 small whole wheat pitas (4-inch diameter)
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Directions
Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken and pitas. Toss to coat evenly. Top with sliced chicken. Serve immediately, or chill, covered, for up to 2 hours before serving. Serve with pitas on the side.

Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 453
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Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 2 cups salad, 2 oz chicken, 1 pita
Per serving:
calories:453
total fat:13g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:49mg
sodium:396mg
total carb:49g
fibers:12g
proteins:35g

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About This Healthy Recipe

When it comes to chicken salad recipes, there are few that deliver as much taste while being so easy to make as this Roasted Chicken and Spinach Salad recipe. This heart healthy salad combines lean chicken with fiber-rich beans and chickpeas. This flavorful combination also delivers a whopping 35g of protein per serving! But that’s not all! A touch of heart healthy fat from walnuts and olive oil accents the vibrant taste of the fresh vegetables that are loaded with nutrients. And the best part? This no-fuss salad can be made in minutes. Just toss together all the ingredients and it’s ready to eat! If you want to make this Mediterranean-inspired chicken salad recipe gluten free, simply replace the whole wheat pitas with a gluten-free version or skip them altogether.

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Heart Healthy Roasted Chicken and Spinach Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
6 cups spinach leaves
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 small red onion, sliced
2 Tbsp crumbled low fat feta cheese
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 oz cooked chicken, sliced
4 small whole wheat pitas (4-inch diameter)
Directions
Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken and pitas. Toss to coat evenly. Top with sliced chicken. Serve immediately, or chill, covered, for up to 2 hours before serving. Serve with pitas on the side.

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