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Spinach Salad with Smoked Chicken Apple and Walnuts
Spinach Salad with Smoked Chicken Apple and Walnuts · ready in 33 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients
A fresh and satisfying spinach salad layered with smoky chicken, crisp bacon, crunchy walnuts, and juicy apple, all tossed in a sharp red wine vinaigrette that balances savory richness with bright acidity.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 18 min
- Total
- 33 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 420
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 60 gWalnuts
- 120 gBacon
- 30 gRed wine vinegar
- 20 gDijon mustard
- 6 gSalt
- 3 gBlack pepper
- 120 gSpinach
- 50 gRed onion
- 140 gApple
Equipment
oven, stovetop, sheet pan, oven mitts, frying pan, tongs, paper towel, mixing bowl, whisk, measuring spoons, large bowl, salad servers
Instructions
- Toast walnuts
Heat oven to 350. Toast walnuts about 8 minutes. Let cool. · 8 min
What to look for: lightly browned and fragrant
- Cook and crumble bacon
Cook bacon until crisp. Drain and crumble. · 10 min
What to look for: deep golden and crisp
- Whisk vinaigrette
Whisk vinegar with mustard, salt and pepper in a small glass or stainless bowl. Whisk in oil. · 3 min
What to look for: well emulsified
- Toss salad
In large bowl, combine 2 Tbsp of the dressing with chicken. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add walnuts, bacon, spinach, onion, apple and remaining dressing. Toss. · 5 min
What to look for: evenly coated and glossy
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 420 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| of which sugars | 6 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| of which saturated | 7 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: tree nuts, mustard
May contain: milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Walnuts
- pecans: Toast lightly for best flavor
- sunflower seeds: Good nut-free crunch
Bacon
- turkey bacon: Cook until crisp
- smoked tempeh: Pan sear for crispness
Red wine vinegar
- apple cider vinegar: Slightly sweeter profile
Dijon mustard
- whole grain mustard: Adds texture
Salt
- sea salt: Use to taste
Black pepper
- white pepper: Milder pepper flavor
