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Spinach Salad With Grilled Chicken
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | ½ recipe |
| Calories | 321 |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g |
| Sodium | 606 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Protein | 34 g |
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|---|
| Boneless, skinless chicken breasts | ½ pound |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon + 1 dash |
| Fresh ground pepper | |
| Cooking spray | |
| Balsamic vinegar | 2 teaspoons |
| Garlic, minced | 1 clove |
| Olive oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Packed baby spinach, rinsed and dried | 4 cups |
| Apple (eg, Granny Smith) cut into wedges | 1 |
| Crumbled goat cheese | 2 ounces |
- Directions
- Season chicken breast with ¼ teaspoon salt and a dash of pepper. Place on grill coated with cooking spray and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side. Move to cutting board and cut into strips.
- Season spinach with a dash of salt and pepper to taste.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, garlic, and oil in a large mixing or salad bowl. Add the spinach to the bowl and toss to combine.
- Place spinach onto plates and top with the chicken strips, apple wedges, and goat cheese.
Exchanges
3 very lean meats; 1 medium fat meat; 2 vegetables; ½ fruit; 2 fats
Side Suggestions: Crusty Bread
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