Description
A nutritious salad featuring tender chicken and sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes or until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add roasted sweet potatoes to the bowl.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss gently to combine.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with canned chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- Use kale in place of spinach for extra nutrients.
- Add nuts or seeds for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking and mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: healthy chicken and sweet potato salad