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Cranberry Pecan and Mandarin Salad with Chicken

from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 306kcal

Ingredients

For the salad:

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

For the raspberry vinaigrette:

  • 6 Tbs. seedless raspberry jam
  • 1⅓ cup oil
  • ⅔ cup 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: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg