This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This spinach salad is a meal in itself. It’s very filling. It’s hard to believe that a 6 oz bag of spinach turns into 1/2 a cup of dressing. No wonder a typical green salad doesn’t keep you full. This one is different. It’s loaded with the good stuff; chicken breast, tomatoes, croutons, and bacon. You can’t go wrong with that list! After trying this salad at a few church potlucks, I’m so glad to finally learn how to make it. It takes a little prep with the chicken and bacon, but it’s pretty straightforward and very tasty. I look forward to making this for our own family dinners.
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Ingredients for Creamy Spinach Salad
6 oz bag of fresh spinach 1 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp mayo 2 chicken breasts 10 oz (1 1/2 cups) baby tomatoes 6 strips bacon 1 to 1 1/2 cups croutons 2 Tbsp green onion/chives Salt and pepper for chicken
How to Make Spinach salad:
- Use a food processor to mince the spinach. Add mayo and lemon juice and mix until well combined and creamy.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and saute until cooked through. Cool chicken to room temp. Dice into 1/2-inch chunks.
- Saute bacon until crunchy. Dry/drain on paper towels. Chop bacon.
- Finely chop green onion or chives
- Cut the tomatoes in halves or quarters depending on tomato size.
- Mix all the ingredients and dressing together just before serving. ** Notes: **You can prep all ingredients ahead of time but do not combine until ready to serve.
