Spinach Salad with Chicken

 Serves: 1    |     Prep: 10 min     |     Ready: 10 min

INGREDIENTS

Baby spinach or other greens
Chicken, grilled chicken
Celery, thin sliced
Carrots, thin sliced
Apple slices, Honeycrisp then sliced
Pumpkin seeds, almonds or pecans
Croutons or Wonton Strips

Dressing (1/3 c.)
3 T. olive oil
1 T. whole grain mustard
1 T. apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. pure maple syrup
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

NOTES

DIRECTIONS

Prepare the grainy mustard vinaigrette: To a small bowl, add the olive oil, mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, lemon juice, and garlic. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste. Whisk to combine well, until the mixture emulsifies into a smooth and creamy vinaigrette. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Storage: This mustard vinaigrette will keep, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days. If the vinaigrette separates and solidifies in the refrigerator, simply warm it slightly in the microwave until it’s liquid again, then whisk to combine well and serve as desired.