Spinach Chicken Salad - Ruth Milstein on Big Blend Radio

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: goat cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while providing similar creaminess.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds offer healthy fats and are often less expensive.

Cook the chicken breast the day before and let it cool.

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 2 inches by 3/4 inch.

Wash the spinach and let it drain, wrapping it in a paper towel to remove excess water.

Remove the stems from the spinach leaves to avoid choking hazards.

Select bright green snow peas and wash them thoroughly.

Chop the scallions into small pieces.

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, chicken, snow peas, and scallions.

Add mandarin oranges to the salad for a unique flavor.

Drizzle fish sauce over the salad ingredients for added taste.

Toss everything gently to combine, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.

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