Salad always seems like a summer meal that you eat in on a breezy patio under sunny weather. While that might be ideal, it can make a delicious cool weather meal with the right ingredients and flavors. This spinach salad is simple, with crunchy apples, and a quick maple mustard dressing that is great for a chilly night when you want something fresh and healthy. Some shredded chicken adds protein, while bacon pairs nicely with the sweetness from the apples and the dressing. This is a great way to use up leftover chicken breasts. For more Paleo salad and salad dressing recipes, visit our PaleoPlan recipe center!
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Autumn Spinach Salad
Servings 4
Total Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Information
calories 502
carbohydrate 16.4g
protein 51.4g
fat 25.8g
saturated fat 5.3g
cholesterol 151mg
sodium 357mg
potassium 863mg
fiber 3.7g
sugar 10.8g
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/4 cup(s) olive oil
- 2 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon(s) mustard, dijon
- 1 teaspoon(s) maple syrup
- 1 medium garlic clove(s)
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) sea salt, coarse
Salad
- 8 cup(s) spinach, baby
- 3 piece(s) chicken breast(s), boneless skinless (4-6 oz)
- 1 tablespoon(s) coconut oil or bacon fat
- 6 slice(s) bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 medium apple(s), sweet thinly sliced
Instructions
- Chop boneless, skinless chicken breasts for faster cooking. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add coconut oil when hot. Sauté chicken breasts for 10-15 minutes, stirring often, until fully cooked; season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper if desired. Shred if desired.
- Put the ingredients for the dressing in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Toss the salad ingredients in a large bowl with the dressing until well coated. Serve immediately.