SPINACH SALAD WITH PISTACHIO CHICKEN

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This is a tasty dinner salad, topped with tender slices of pistachio encrusted chicken. To save time, buy pistachios with the shells already removed. If you don't care for spinach, you can substitute field greens. Serve with crusty French bread.

Provided by Sara

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shelled pistachio nuts
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
garlic powder to taste
black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, rinsed and drained
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
2 green onions, sliced
grated Parmesan cheese for topping
bottled balsamic salad dressing, to taste

Steps:

  • Place pistachio in a food processor or blender, and pulse until finely diced. Sprinkle half of diced pistachios onto a large plate.
  • Warm oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Press chicken breast halves into the pistachio pieces, adding more diced nuts to the plate as needed. Sprinkle chicken breasts with garlic powder and black pepper. Place in the skillet, and cook until golden brown. Reduce heat to medium low, and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until the chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove chicken to a cutting board, and slice into thin slices.
  • Into four bowls, place equal amounts of spinach leaves, tomatoes, avocado, bell pepper, and green onions. Place chicken slices on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan, pour on Balsamic vinegar, and season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 38.8 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 860.1 mg, Sugar 13 g

Junior Rantlheng
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Matey Evans
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for a healthy and delicious meal prep.


Lisa Yoshisato-White
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I love the combination of spinach, strawberries, and pistachios in this salad. It's so refreshing and delicious!


Douglas Silva
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great option for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


Nazia_rasheed1191 AbdulRasheed
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This salad was a little too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more dressing next time.


Nailuz Yusuf
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the pistachio chicken adds a little bit of crunch and flavor.


Ramiro Gomez
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Uyanda Bophe
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for a healthy and delicious lunch.


Jonathan Mencer
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I've been looking for a new spinach salad recipe and this one is perfect! It's so light and refreshing, and the pistachio chicken is a great addition.


Emma Kangs
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This salad was really easy to make and it turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


milky. pudding
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less strawberries next time.


Brinta Saha
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this salad was actually really good! The pistachio chicken and strawberries added a lot of flavor and made it much more enjoyable.


Ryan Mumford
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of spinach, strawberries, and pistachios.


Waseem Ejaz
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


kavunza ngome
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This is a great salad for a light and healthy meal. The pistachio chicken is a nice touch and adds a lot of flavor.


Sk Namlom
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of spinach, strawberries, and pistachios.


Games
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing, and the pistachio chicken added a delicious crunch.