This is an extremely refreshing salad that I concocted when I found myself craving fruit and veggies for lunch today! I had some marinated feta that I made for our party on Saturday, leftover roasted chicken and a red grapefruit. These combined with baby spinach, cilantro, and a lime dressing was delicious!!!
Spinach Salad with Marinated Feta, Chicken, Graperfuit & Lime Dressing
Ingredients:
(Dressing)
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp sunflower oil or extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
(Salad)
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 breast of roasted chicken, slivered
6 cubes of marinated feta*
1 segmented red grapefruit
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Whisk all salad ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Place spinach in a salad bowl, top with the slivered chicken, feta cubes and red grapefruit segments, and sprinkle the cilantro over top.
- Drizzle the dressing over top and ENJOY!!!
* Marinated Feta:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp oil-packed sundried tomatoes, diced
- 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp minced fresh chives
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lb cubed feta cheese
Place all ingredients in a resealable plastic bag and gently toss. Place the bag in the fridge for at least 1/2 hr. Take out of the fridge at least an hour prior to serving to allow the flavours to fully develop.
Ummmm, sounds delicious! You make the BEST salads!! I may try it with seitan (fake veggie chicken).
ReplyDeleteSo did you try the fake chicken? I was thinking, you could use sushi-grade tuna or salmon as well!!
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