Wilted Spinach Salad with Chicken & Honey Mustard Dressing

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Wilted Spinach Salad with Chicken & Honey Mustard Dressing
45 min.
4
219kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious salad that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare? Look no further than this Wilted Spinach Salad with Chicken and Honey Mustard Dressing! Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish, this salad combines the vibrant flavors of fresh baby spinach, crispy bacon, and tender chicken, all brought together with a delightful honey mustard dressing.

What makes this recipe truly special is the way the warm bacon grease enhances the dressing, creating a rich and savory flavor that perfectly complements the fresh ingredients. The addition of thinly sliced apple adds a touch of sweetness and crunch, while the red onion provides a subtle bite, making each bite a delightful experience.

This salad is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also packs a punch with its nutritional profile, offering a balanced mix of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can whip up a meal that serves four, making it ideal for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead.

So, whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this Wilted Spinach Salad with Chicken and Honey Mustard Dressing is sure to impress. Dive into this flavorful dish and enjoy a healthy meal that doesn’t compromise on taste!

Ingredients

  • small apples sliced thin ( )
  • cups baby spinach fresh
  • slices bacon 
  • cup meat from a rotisserie chicken cooked chopped ( into bite-sized pieces)
  • 0.3 cup honey mustard dressing prepared
  • small onion red sliced into rounds)

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Fry four slices bacon over medium heat until crispy.
  2. Remove bacon from the pan, turn off the heat and gently stir ¼ cup honey mustard dressing into the rendered bacon grease. Set aside to cool slightly.Toss remaining ingredients together, garnish with fried bacon and dress with the mixture of bacon grease and honey mustard dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein23.93%
Fat47.42%
Carbs28.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.75
Glycemic Load
2.06
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.426521687404%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.58mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.48mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
2.8mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
2.14mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
8.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:218.59kcal
10.93%
Fat:11.26g
17.32%
Saturated Fat:3.6g
22.5%
Carbohydrates:15.3g
5.1%
Net Carbohydrates:13.28g
4.83%
Sugar:8.28g
9.2%
Cholesterol:40.77mg
13.59%
Sodium:274.88mg
11.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.79g
25.57%
Vitamin K:145.83µg
138.89%
Vitamin A:2856.26IU
57.13%
Vitamin B3:3.93mg
19.63%
Selenium:13.47µg
19.24%
Folate:66.29µg
16.57%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.3%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.44%
Vitamin C:12.18mg
14.76%
Phosphorus:125.65mg
12.57%
Potassium:371.12mg
10.6%
Magnesium:38.3mg
9.58%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.42%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.32%
Fiber:2.02g
8.09%
Iron:1.43mg
7.94%
Zinc:1.01mg
6.75%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.38%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.17%
Copper:0.09mg
4.45%
Calcium:43.56mg
4.36%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.52%