Spinach Salad With Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, Bacon

Name: Spinach Salad With Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, Bacon
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped; 1/4 lb bacon, sliced; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground; 1/3 cup cooking oil; 2/3 lb smoked chicken breast, sliced; 1 lb spinach, washed, stems removed (9 cups); 1 small red onion, chopped fine; 1 apple, tart, peeled, cored, 1/2 inch cubes

Submitted by Gadget_Queen

"Great Fall main dish salad. Use thick-sliced smoked chicken from the meat dept. or you can substitute smoked turkey from the deli. For more sweet/sour, add another tsp. vinegar. From Food and Wine."

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photo by agileangus

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

³⁄₄ cup walnuts, chopped
¹⁄₄ lb bacon, sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
¹⁄₃ cup cooking oil
²⁄₃ lb smoked chicken breast, sliced
1 lb spinach, washed, stems removed (9 cups)
1 small red onion, chopped fine
1 apple, tart, peeled, cored, 1/2 inch cubes

directions

Heat oven to 350. Toast walnuts about 8 minutes. Let cool.
Cook bacon until crisp. Drain and crumble.
Whisk vinegar with mustard, salt and pepper in a small glass or stainless bowl. Whisk in oil.
In large bowl, combine 2 Tbsp of the dressing with chicken. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add walnuts, bacon, spinach, onion, apple and remaining dressing. Toss.

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Reviews

This was really good. I used two grilled chicken breasts and a "power greens" mixture. I also added feta. I will also add another apple next time.

agileangus
One of our new fave meal salads! I agree with Mouskawitz about using pecans in place of walnuts. I tried it both ways and prefer the taste of the pecans. Best to use REAL bacon if you have the time, definetely gives a better smokey taste. I also used only half the spinach called for. I can't imagine using all 9 cups. I barbequed the chicken breast, then chopped them up and tossed them in. Very yummy!

dine-in
I just made this for Sunday lunch with my parents-in-law & everyone loved it (except my 4 year old who decided to be picky today :)) I didn't make it exactly as written though... I made a full dressing recipe & onion & apple, but not quite 1/2 the spinach. Plus I used pre-cooked (Hormel) bacon bits (maybe 1/3 cup) & 3 chicken breast halves chopped & cooked. It was a good amount for the 4 adults (+1 child). I also substituted pecans for the walnuts & skipped toasting them for time sake. Yummy!

Mouskawitz
This is a really terrific "company salad". People are never crestfallen when this is on the menu. One of my nieces said, "You're kidding, right? Just spinach salad and bread for dinner?" I winked as I trotted out all the fabulous ingredients including carrots, celery, parsley, green pepper and raisins. She and all in attendance were quite pleased. Thanks Gadget Queen!

KWB5015
This is a great spinach salad recipe. Loads of flavor. We used it for a "meal" salad. Will make again. E from LA

rjeaallen

Tweaks

I just made this for Sunday lunch with my parents-in-law & everyone loved it (except my 4 year old who decided to be picky today :)) I didn't make it exactly as written though... I made a full dressing recipe & onion & apple, but not quite 1/2 the spinach. Plus I used pre-cooked (Hormel) bacon bits (maybe 1/3 cup) & 3 chicken breast halves chopped & cooked. It was a good amount for the 4 adults (+1 child). I also substituted pecans for the walnuts & skipped toasting them for time sake. Yummy!

Mouskawitz