My Favorite Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Step 1

To make chicken (if using): Preheat oven to 450ºF. Season chicken and bake for 17-20 minutes, (or until 165 degrees internally). Once cooked, cover with foil for 10 minutes to seal in the juices.

Step 2

While chicken is cooking, you can prepare the salad ingredients.

Step 3

To make the salad: Add spinach, fruit, red onion, nuts, dried cranberries, and half of the cheese to a large serving bowl. Cooked chicken can be chopped and tossed in the salad or sliced and served over the top or served alongside the salad. Drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette, and toss to combine.

Step 4

Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining cheese.