Spinach has to be washed and drained/dried very thoroughly before being eaten fresh (even if the package says it has been pre-washed. It can be used in a cold chicken salad or mixed in with sautéed spinach and hot chicken.
Almond Dressing
Whisk together:
- 1/4 cup smooth almond butter
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp dark sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- juice of 2 oranges (see below)
Cut the peel from the top and bottoms of 2 oranges. Cut off and discard remaining peel and pith (the white part.) Cut orange segments into the salad bowl. Squeeze juice from leftover pulp into dressing.
To make cold chicken salad: Shred 2 cooked chicken breasts. Toss with package of baby spinach and the almond dressing. Top with 2 thinly sliced green onions.
