Chicken and Spinach Salad

Recipe makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

For the salad:
5 oz (150 g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
½ avocado, thinly sliced
½ small orange, peeled and cut into 3-4 slices
1 Tbsp pomegranate seeds (just a sprinkle for garnish)
1 Tbsp canned corn (optional for extra color)

For the creamy dressing:
3 Tbsp Greek yogurt (full-fat, unsweetened)
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp garlic powder (or ½ small fresh garlic clove, finely minced)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Season chicken breast lightly with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Slice into bite-sized pieces.

In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

Place spinach leaves in two serving bowls. Add sliced avocado and chicken pieces. Decorate with 2-3 thin slices of orange and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds for color. Optionally, add one tablespoon of corn as well.

Drizzle generously with the creamy dressing and serve immediately.

Nutritional breakdown per serving  (2 servings)

293 Calories
28.5g Protein
14.5g Fat
5g Fiber
13.5g Total Carbs
8.5g NET Carbs

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.