A refreshing and nutritious salad combining tender chicken, creamy avocado, and vibrant spinach, topped with toasted pine nuts and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
1/4 cup pine nuts
6 cups fresh spinach
1 cup diced tomatoes
2 cups sliced chicken
1 large avocado
1 cup sweet corn
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
to taste salt
to taste pepper
Method
Begin by toasting pine nuts in a medium skillet over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes until they turn golden and release a nutty aroma.
In a large bowl, mix together fresh spinach, the toasted pine nuts, diced tomatoes, sliced chicken, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and crumbled goat cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients to ensure an even coating.