Asian Chicken Salad with Spinach and Grapes

Sometimes, all you need is a salad to make a meal....  especially if it's loaded with power foods and protein.  This salad is a terrific "go-to"  when you just want something light (but healthy) that's tasty and quick to prepare.

  And, like the other recipes I've shared with you, it presents well when plated. We all know that presentation is the key, because we eat "with our eyes" and  this is sure to whet your appetite.
 


                                                                             

 

 

Asian Chicken Salad with Spinach and Grapes

 

Ingredients:

 

4 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried

2 boneless chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper, cooked and cut into 2" pieces

1 cup peeled and diced (bite sized pieces) cucumber

1 cup red or green seedless grapes

1/2 cup snow peas or shelled edamame

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1/4 cup sliced scallions

cashews for garnish, if desired

 

Combine all salad ingredients except for the cashews in a large bowl and set aside

 

Salad Dressing:

 

1/2 cup Joe and Son's Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar

1/3 cup Joe and Son's Garlic Olive Oil

1/2 teaspoon Joe and Son's Sesame Oil

2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce

1/2 - 1 Teaspoon Sugar, to taste

 

Combine all the dressing ingredients in a blender or cruet and mix to emulsify.

Pour over the salad ingredients and toss to coat evenly.  Plate and serve immediately. 

 

Garnish with cashews if desired.

 

Serves 4