I dare say this Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad is one of the best salads you’ll ever eat! It’s packed with bright flavor and nutritious ingredients. And you’ll likely find yourself making this Orange Poppy Seed dressing on repeat. Who new salad could be so good!

This salad is easily one of my new favorites! It has such exciting flavors that all blend so amazingly well together!

We all know that cranberry and orange were made to go together but when you add in creamy avocados, salty feta cheese, crunchy toasted almonds and a slightly sweet poppy seed dressing incredible things just happen.

Then of course I added grilled chicken because I wanted to make a meal out of this, plus I just love the flavor of any kind of orange chicken so I knew this salad needed it.

You can use another type of lettuce with this salad, pretty much any mellow type lettuce will do, I just love spinach for its’ color and nutrition.

Another thing I may try adding to this sometime would be bacon. I actually love the way bacon and orange pair together, plus nearly any salad (or any food for that matter) is better with bacon, right?

Enjoy!

5 from 6 votes Review Recipe

Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

I dare say this is one of the best salads you’ll ever eat! It’s packed with bright flavor and nutritious ingredients. And you’ll likely find yourself making this Orange Poppy Seed dressing on repeat. Who new salad could be so good!

Servings: 4 servings

Prep20 minutesCook10 minutesReady in: 30 minutes

IngredientsDressing1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup canola oil2 tsp orange zest1/4 cup fresh orange juice2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice2 Tbsp honey2 tsp dijon mustard1/4 tsp salt1 Tbsp poppy seedsSalad1 lb chicken , grilled9 oz baby spinach2 medium avocados , cored and diced1 cup crumbled feta3/4 cup sliced almonds , toasted3/4 cup dried cranberries

InstructionsAdd olive oil, canola oil, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard and salt to a blender. Pulse until well emulsified. Pour into a jar and stir in poppy seeds. Refrigerate until ready to use.Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl. Pour dressing over top and toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately.Recipe source: Cooking Classy

Nutrition Facts Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 730 Calories from Fat 450

% Daily Value*

Fat 50g77%Saturated Fat 10g63%Cholesterol 105mg35%Sodium 776mg34%Potassium 1008mg29%Carbohydrates 38g13%Fiber 5g21%Sugar 27g30%Protein 36g72% Vitamin A 6205IU124%Vitamin C 31.5mg38%Calcium 339mg34%Iron 3.6mg20% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Course: SaladCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Avocado Salad, chicken salad, Spinach Salad Author: Jaclyn

5 from 6 votes

Review Recipe

Nutrition Facts Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 730 Calories from Fat 450

% Daily Value*

Fat 50g77%Saturated Fat 10g63%Cholesterol 105mg35%Sodium 776mg34%Potassium 1008mg29%Carbohydrates 38g13%Fiber 5g21%Sugar 27g30%Protein 36g72% Vitamin A 6205IU124%Vitamin C 31.5mg38%Calcium 339mg34%Iron 3.6mg20% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Nutrition Facts

Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 730 Calories from Fat 450

% Daily Value*

Fat 50g77%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Cholesterol 105mg35%

Sodium 776mg34%

Potassium 1008mg29%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 27g30%

Protein 36g72%

Vitamin A 6205IU124%

Vitamin C 31.5mg38%

Calcium 339mg34%

Iron 3.6mg20%

  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: SaladCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Avocado Salad, chicken salad, Spinach Salad

Author: Jaclyn