Spinach Salad W/Grilled Chicken in Sesame & Poppy-S

Name: Spinach Salad W/Grilled Chicken in Sesame & Poppy-Seed Vinai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinned and boneless chicken breast halves, grilled; ½ cup sesame and poppy seed vinaigrette (recipe follows); 6 cups shredded baby spinach leaves; 2 roma tomatoes, diced; ½ cup sugar-glazed almonds (recipe follows); ¼ cup minced red onion; 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced; salt and pepper, to taste; 3 leaves romaine lettuce, for serving; additional wedges roma tomato, for garnish; 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar or 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted; 1 tablespoon poppy seed; 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped onion; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup canola oil; ½ cup sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

4 skinned and boneless chicken breast halves, grilled
½ cup sesame and poppy seed vinaigrette (recipe follows)
6 cups shredded baby spinach leaves
2 roma tomatoes, diced
½ cup sugar-glazed almonds (recipe follows)
¼ cup minced red onion
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
salt and pepper, to taste
3 leaves romaine lettuce, for serving
additional wedges roma tomato, for garnish
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar or 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped onion
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup canola oil
½ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sugar

1
Cut the grilled and cooled chicken into 1/4-inch pieces and combine with the vinaigrette, spinach leaves, diced tomatoes, almonds, onion and eggs.
2
Add more vinaigrette as necessary to reach desired level of coating.
3
Add the salt and pepper, to taste, and toss again.
4
To serve, arrange some of the Romaine lettuce leaves on each of 4 plates, then divide salad mixture between them.
5
Garnish with additional tomato wedges, if desired, and serve.
6
SESAME AND POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE: Place vinegar into a blender or food processor.
7
Add sugar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce, paprika and salt.
8
Blend until most sesame seeds are ground (stop motor a couple times and scrape down sides of container).
9
Scrape contents into a small bowl, then whisk in canola oil.
10
SUGAR-GLAZED ALMONDS: Place a sheet of waxed (or parchment) paper on counter.
11
In a nonstick skillet, roast sliced almonds over medium-high heat until golden, shaking and tossing pan to evenly toast almonds and to prevent scorching.
12
As nuts turn golden, sprinkle on about 2 tablespoons sugar and, stirring and tossing as necessary, cook until sugar melts around almonds.
13
Remove from heat and quickly scrape almonds onto sheet of waxed paper to cool.

921

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinned and boneless chicken breast halves, grilled, ½ cup sesame and poppy seed vinaigrette (recipe follows), 6 cups shredded baby spinach leaves, 2 roma tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Spinach Salad W/Grilled Chicken in Sesame & Poppy-Seed Vinai falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Spinach Salad W/Grilled Chicken in Sesame & Poppy-Seed Vinai

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