Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken, Mushrooms and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Preptime: 20 min.Cooktime: 15 min.
Carbs: 7g
Fat: 13g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 57g
Satfat: 2g
Sodium: 278mg
For the balsamic vinaigrette:
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
For the grilled chicken:
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
For the spinach salad:
8 cups spinach leaves, washed and torn into bit sized pieces
1 cup sliced, fresh button mushrooms
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
Directions:
For the sherry vinaigrette:
1. Place the shallots and vinegar in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Continue whisking and slowly add the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
(This can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)
For the grilled chicken:
1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
2. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill the chicken on both sides until it is cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the breasts.
(The chicken can be grilled in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)
For the spinach salad:
1. Slice the chicken breasts into strips and place them in a mixing bowl. Add the mushrooms, red onion and half of the balsamic vinaigrette.
2. Place the spinach in a separate salad bowl and toss it with the remaining vinaigrette. Arrange the chicken, mushrooms and onion mixture on top.



