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Cranberry Pecan and Mandarin Salad with Chicken

from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings: 3 to 4
Calories: 721kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 bag baby spinach
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup pecan pieces
  • ½ cup mandarin oranges
  • ¼ red onion sliced
  • ½ lb. chicken breast cooked and diced, optional

*Raspberry Vinaigrette:

  • 3 Tbs. seedless raspberry jam
  • ⅔ cup oil
  • 2½ Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

For the salad:

  • Toss together the spinach, cranberries, pecans, oranges and red onion.

For the raspberry vinaigrette:

  • Warm the jam in the microwave for a few seconds until it become slightly melted.
  • Place all ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid, a mason jar works well for this.
  • Shake to combine the ingredients.
  • Pour over salad, to taste, and toss.

Nutrition

Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 928mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 9121IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 3mg