Chicken Spinach Salad with Apples and Strawberries

Two bowls of Chicken Spinach Salad with a blue napkin

Chicken Spinach Salad with Apples and Strawberries

Spinach salad, studded with roasted chicken breast, fresh strawberries and apples, tastes like the summertime! Topped with a sweet and simple Honey Vinaigrette and toasted Ramen Noodles, this salad is perfect for a crowd or a quick lunch.

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 499kcal

Ingredients

Salad

5 oz. fresh spinach
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups sliced strawberries
2 apples diced

Ramen Noodle Topping

1 package Ramen Noodles without flavor packet
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Honey Vinaigrette

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Make the Ramen noodle topping. Melt the butter over medium heat in a skillet. Add the crushed up Ramen noodles (without the flavor packet) to the skillet, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool.
Make the spinach salad dressing. In a mason jar, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Shake until combined, then set aside.
Make the salad. Measure in the spinach, chicken, strawberries and apple into a large bowl.
Drizzle in the vinaigrette and toss with tongs until all ingredients are coated in the dressing.
Serve on individual plates and top with the crispy Ramen noodles.

Notes

A note on ingredients in this salad:

You can use your favorite type of apple. Honeycrisp is mine, and I think it works beautifully here because it's nice and crisp and sweet.
The spinach salad dressing is on the sweeter end because it's a honey vinaigrette. In my opinion, it pairs well with the rest of the ingredients in this salad. If you're looking for something a little different, try my Strawberry Vinaigrette.

Make ahead tips and tricks:

Cook the ramen noodles in advance. Keep them in an airtight food container on the countertop or in the pantry.
Make the vinaigrette in advance, too. Store in the fridge.
Use rotisserie chicken or roast your own, and immediately shred it. Store in an airtight food container in the fridge.
Slice the strawberries in advance, too, if you'll be eating this within 2-3 days.

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