Chopped Fresh Spinach and Chicken Salad

Chopped Fresh Spinach and Chicken Salad Recipe

By Tammy Algood Published: June 1, 2016

• Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 7.5-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts packed in oil
• 5 cups tightly packed chopped fresh spinach
• 2 cups chopped smoked or roasted chicken
• 1 cup loosely packed chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Drain the artichokes and set aside 2 tablespoons of the oil. Chop the artichokes and add to a bowl with the spinach, chicken and mint. Toss well.
   
2. Whisk together the reserved oil, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper and paprika. Drizzle over the spinach mixture and toss to evenly coat before serving.